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FHFA releases fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.
Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and...
Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.
Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.
With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be...
FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.
ICBA urges grassroots action
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during...
With Deposit Insurance Fund Growth Ahead of Schedule, ICBA Supports Cutting Community Bank Assessments
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on community bank deposit insurance assessments.
ICBA Shares Stifel Statement on Importance of Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement. "While a recent unfortunate headline took comments out of context, we have considered the subsequent feedback and...
ICBA supports cutting community bank assessments amid DIF growth
After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to...
ICBA lays out legislative priorities ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of next week’s ICBA Capital Summit.
ICBA Releases 2024 Community Banking Policy Resolutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for April 28-May 1.
Colorado groups oppose bill enabling credit union acquisitions
A new op-ed from Colorado community banking representatives raises concerns over acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
FTC finalizes rule barring noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission issued an ICBA-opposed final rule prohibiting companies from enforcing noncompete agreements.
As Community Bankers Gather in Washington, New Polling Shows Public Support for Policy Priorities
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be...
ICBA pushing grassroots ahead of next week’s Capital Summit
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during...
Labor Department finalizes ICBA-opposed overtime rule
The Labor Department issued a final rule to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
FDIC board meeting on Change in Bank Control Act
The FDIC board of directors is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning to discuss proposals related to the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978.
Deadline today: Capital Summit online registration
Today is the online registration deadline for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
ICBA: grassroots advocacy needed ahead of Capital Summit
As hundreds of community bankers prepare to attend ICBA Capital Summit, which kicks off on Sunday, May 28, ICBA is urging community banks to show support by sending this letter to their members of...
ICBA, IBAT meet with CFPB on 1033 concerns
ICBA and Independent Bankers Association of Texas community bankers and staff met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials to express concerns with the bureau’s pending 1033 rule on...
FinCEN urges institutions to remain vigilant to environmental crimes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to environmental crimes.
ICBA PAC schedules 19th Annual Golf Classic
ICBA PAC is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Classic on June 17 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
FinCEN: $27B in elder financial exploitation reported by financial institutions
Financial institutions reported $27 billion in suspicious activities linked to elder financial exploitation from 2022 to 2023, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Fed's Financial Stability Report highlights key risks
Persistent inflation and tighter monetary policy are the primary risks to the U.S. financial system, according to the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Financial Stability Report.
FHFA seeks comment on proposed GSE offerings
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.
House Financial Services Committee passes resolutions nullifying climate disclosure and credit card late fee rules
The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22...
ICBA meets with Fed Governor Bowman on Reg II debit card rule
ICBA’s Anne Balcer met yesterday with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on the agency’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees.
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
New Fraud and Compliance subgroups on ICBA Community
ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.
Today: ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase
ICBA is hosting a webinar featuring demonstrations of the latest solutions from several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni.
ICBA expresses support for resolution markup
ICBA wrote to House leadership expressing support for the markup of two Congressional Review Act resolutions: H.J. Res. 122 and H.J. Res. 127.
ICBA Promotes Financial Empowerment Through Financial Knowledge
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, ICBA and the nation's community banks are encouraging Americans to employ fiscally responsible habits and equip themselves with essential...
ICBA continues urging calls on farm bill
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
‘Pig butchering’ demands a policy response: ICBA blog
With “pig butchering” scams depending on cryptocurrencies to defraud victims and launder the proceeds, policymakers must strengthen protections against the crypto sector, according to a new ICBA...
Capital Summit registration deadline next week
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.
Global securities group planning next steps on crypto rules
The International Organization of Securities Commissions said it plans to build on its proposals on crypto markets and decentralized finance in the coming year.
Deadline approaching for Capital Summit registration
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.
ICBA continues challenging legal push on data furnishers
ICBA and other groups filed a friend-of-the-court brief rebutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s continued assertions that consumer reporting agencies and furnishers are obligated to...
Treasury repeats call for new authorities to target crypto crime
The Treasury Department reiterated its calls for Congress to grant the department additional tools to address illicit actors’ use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime.
ICBA polling shows Americans oppose credit card routing mandates
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, ICBA released polling that shows Americans oppose legislation to create credit card routing mandates.
ICBA, groups endorse challenge to credit card late fee rule
ICBA and other groups expressed support for House and Senate resolutions to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.
Challenge to credit card late fee rule introduced in Senate
An ICBA-backed resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees was introduced in the Senate.
CFPB reports on credit reporting violations as it considers rulemaking
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report on accuracy problems in the credit reporting system.
ICBA Capital Summit this month
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
Hsu suggests banks should be liable for authorized transactions
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu indicated he supports requiring banks to reimburse customers tricked into sending money to fraudulent accounts.
Independent Banker profiles ICBA board of directors
This month’s ICBA Independent Banker magazine introduces the 2024-2025 ICBA board of directors.
SEC suspends ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended the implementation of its ICBA-opposed final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures.
CFPB monitoring use of mortgage discount points
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is monitoring the increase in homebuyers paying “discount points” in recent years.
Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in the Nation’s Capital
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit from April 28 to May 1 in Washington.
Polling Shows Americans Oppose Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Routing Mandates
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, new polling from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) shows Americans say legislation to create credit...
CFPB report targets financial transactions in video games
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report examining the growth of financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds.
FHFA issues progress report on FHLBank policy updates
The Federal Housing Finance Agency provided an update on its implementation of recommendations included in last year’s report on the Federal Home Loan Bank system.
SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.
ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal
Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the...
With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank,...
ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April
In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for...
ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month
ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.
Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings
With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.