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ICBA seeking videos on how community banks are ‘here for good’
ICBA is calling on community bankers to submit videos on how their banks represent the ICBA LIVE 2024 theme: Here for Good.
FDIC demands entities cease false deposit insurance claims
The FDIC issued letters demanding five entities and certain associated parties cease and desist from making false and misleading statements about FDIC deposit insurance.
Stabenow outlines farm bill safety net principles
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) sent a letter to committee members outlining her plan for the farm safety net in the 2024 farm bill.
ICBA urges credit union hearing following Navy Federal reports
ICBA called on congressional committees to convene a hearing on credit union lending practices and oversight following reports of discriminatory lending at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Stablecoins top choice for crypto scams: report
Stablecoins last year were used in 70% of crypto scam transactions and more than 80% of crypto payments to sanctioned countries, individuals, and companies, according to a new report.
OCC issues guidance on shorter securities settlement cycle
The OCC said banks should prepare for a change in the standard securities settlement cycle for most U.S. securities transactions, effective May 28.
Credit card, rural lending grassroots ongoing
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers
CISA issues emergency directive on Ivanti vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an emergency directive that requires agencies to implement vendor-published mitigation guidance immediately to Ivanti Connect Secure and...
Huizenga: SEC underestimates cost of climate disclosure proposal
HFS Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) said the Securities and Exchange Commission has dramatically underestimated the cost of its proposed rule to...
Hsu calls for new liquidity standards for midsize, large banks
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu called for new regulations that would require midsize and large banks to have sufficient liquidity to cover stress outflows over a five-day period.
Agencies start 10-year regulatory review
Federal banking regulators kicked off their decennial review of agency rules under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act.
ICBA Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors Nominations for Elections During ICBA LIVE in March
ICBA today announced the nominees to serve on its 2024-25 board of directors. ICBA’s current board will vote on the nominations during ICBA LIVE 2024—the largest gathering of community banks...
Week in Washington: Fed’s Waller shares economic outlook, hearings on housing supply, capital access
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
‘Tell Your Story’ Toolkit offers resources for 2024
ICBA’s complimentary "Tell Your Story" Marketing Communications Toolkit offers new and updated resources to help community banks plan for the year ahead.
ICBA, Travelers Celebrate Program’s 40th Anniversary with 22nd Dividend Payout
ICBA announced that its partnership with Travelers, which celebrated 40 years in 2023, will provide its 22nd consecutive annual dividend, bringing its total payout to more than $80 million for...
‘40 Under 40’ nominations now open
ICBA Independent Banker opened nominations for its 2024 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” awards.
Senators seek agency review of Navy Federal lending disparities
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown and other Democratic members of the panel called on federal agencies to review Navy Federal Credit Union’s mortgage lending practices following...
ICBA Statement on Tax-Exempt Credit Union Acquisitions of Tax-Paying Community Banks
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on recent acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
ICBA urges action on credit unions following latest community bank acquisition
Following the latest report of a credit union acquisition of a tax-paying community bank, ICBA continued its call for Congress to investigate the credit union tax exemption.
SEC approves bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a series of proposed rule changes that will allow for the listing and trading of bitcoin-based products on national securities exchanges.
Six payment trends for 2024 featured in new blog post
A new blog post from ICBA Payments President and CEO Tina Giorgio spotlights six key payments trends that will help community banks ease regulatory and economic pressure in 2024.
Blog post details six payment trends for 2024
A new blog post from ICBA Payments President and CEO Tina Giorgio spotlights six key payments trends that will help community banks ease regulatory and economic pressure in 2024.
ICBA hits back after second credit union acquisition in two days
Following the second report of a historically large credit union acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in as many days, ICBA once again called on Congress to investigate.
ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA pressing grassroots as senators push for credit card routing hearing
With senators pushing for a hearing as soon as next month on ICBA-opposed legislation to impose credit card routing restrictions, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of...
FDIC’s McKernan: Agencies should review policies on major asset managers
FDIC Director Jonathan McKernan said regulators should investigate the impact of the “Big Three” asset managers—Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street—on the banking industry.
Grassroots on rural lending relief continues
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to continue urging their members of Congress to co-sponsor legislation to support lending in rural communities.
CRA Partners Adds Community Reinvestment Act Support Services
CRA Partners, a subsidiary of ICBA, announced the addition of CRA support services under an agreement with Michael P. Wallace of Wallace Consulting Co. LLC to help community banks meet new...
ICBA pressing grassroots on rural lending relief
With lawmakers returning to Washington for the second session of the 118th Congress, ICBA is calling on community bankers to continue urging their members of Congress to co-sponsor legislation to...
Bowman: Climate guidance reflects agency loss of focus
Interagency climate risk principles for institutions with at least $100 billion in assets illustrate banking regulators’ lost focus on core financial risks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman...
Agency panel advances report seeking DeFi framework
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee advanced a report calling on the government to address risks posed by decentralized finance.
Yellen beneficial ownership remarks kick off week in Washington
Yellen beneficial ownership remarks kick off week in Washington.
ThinkTECH Accelerator sessions start next week
Community bankers can register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
ICBA Supports Proposed Long-Term Debt Requirements for Large Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) expressed support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally...
ICBA supports proposed debt requirements for large banks
ICBA expressed support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt.
Independent Banker offers 2024 CEO outlook
The January issue of ICBA's Independent Banker magazine features a look ahead at the coming year from a roundtable of community bank CEOs.
ICBA announces support for proposed large-bank debt rules
ICBA announced its support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt.
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer won’t seek reelection
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.), who chairs the House Financial Services Committee’s national security subcommittee, said he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
ICBA Community tops 2,000 members
The ICBA Community online platform continues to grow, recently surpassing 2,000 members since its launch in July.
ThinkTECH Accelerator private sessions coming up
Community bankers can register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.