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Letter in Support of Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation Act (H.R. 7769)

ICBA sent a letter to Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) in support of The MINT Act, which would allow Federal Home Loan Banks to provide letters of credit, or credit enhancement, to local authorities for the issuance of tax-exempt debt in support of critical local, non-housing projects. ICBA said the legislation would promote the financing and construction of critical local infrastructure, health care, and economic development projects.


Letter in Support of Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation Act (S.3941)

ICBA sent a letter to Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) in support of The MINT Act, which would allow Federal Home Loan Banks to provide letters of credit, or credit enhancement, to local authorities for the issuance of tax-exempt debt in support of critical local, non-housing projects. ICBA said the legislation would promote the financing and construction of critical local infrastructure, health care, and economic development projects.



ICBA offers Community Banking Month marketing tools

ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center features ready-to-use marketing tools for Community Banking Month and other April events.


ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act includes ICBA-supported provisions to tailor regulations to the lower risk profile of community banks, ease excessive capital requirements

New from ICBA Education: Digital Assets Webinar Series

Digital assets are influencing the future of finance, making this an ideal time for community banks to build their knowledge. This five-part webinar series equips community bankers with a fundamental understanding of digital assets, from basic concepts to strategic implications.

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The ICBA Capital Summit empowers you to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill, ensuring policymakers understand the vital role of community banks in driving growth and opportunity.

We’re in San Diego this week to power the future of community banking. Bold ideas. Real strategy. Meaningful connections. It’s all happening right now.

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ICBA Bank Director Forum - Session 1

Digital assets continue to influence the direction of financial services, and bank directors need a clear, strategic understanding of what these developments mean for community banks. Don’t miss this illuminating session instructed by ICBA consultant Wade Peery. You’ll gain a straightforward overview of the digital asset landscape—from blockchain basics to stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and real-world use cases—along with key concepts, emerging trends, and their implications for governance, risk oversight, and long-term strategy. Learning Objectives Understand the big picture of what digital assets are and why they’re gaining attention in financial services. Recognize major categories—such as cryptocurrencies, stable coins, and tokenized deposits. Identify broad industry trends shaping how digital assets may intersect with payments, deposits, and customer expectations. Consider strategic implications for community banks, including risk, regulation, and potential opportunities. Build confidence in oversight roles by understanding the questions directors should be asking as the landscape evolves. Register for all four Bank Director Forums and save $200!
Apr 2, 2026  | 
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  • Governance Board of Directors

    Fraud Conference

    Don't miss this fast-moving seminar that will prepare you to identify and protect your bank's reputation and assets. Benefit from the interactive format and expert instruction from various industry experts and government agencies and leave with essential knowledge and tools that you can implement immediately. Learn to identify risks and protect your community bank's reputation and assets. Review trending fraud schemes, situations that can give rise to internal and external fraud, fraud red flags, and much more. Learning Objectives: Review situations that can lead to fraud. Hear about the newest fraud activities. Learn how you can help your bank mitigate check fraud. Understand how you can detect and prevent financial crime. Be able to identify types of fraud schemes and how to protect your bank and its customers.
    Apr 7–Apr 9, 2026  | 
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  • Operational Risk Deposit Operations

    HSAs - Advanced

    Take your knowledge of HSAs to the next level. This webinar offers a review of difficult HSA topics, including eligibility requirements, employer contributions, and excess contributions. It also covers prohibited transactions, mistaken distributions, and reporting obligations. For a refresher on HSAs, see HSA Fundamentals. Learning Objectives: Gain knowledge of challenging HSA transactions and rules. Learn about excess contributions and mistaken distributions of an HSA. Understand the requirements that must be met.   Duration: 60 minutes    Presented live and recorded on 4/07/26.
    Apr 7, 2026  | 
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    CRA to Z: How to Build a Best-in-Class CRA Program Seminar

    Take your CRA expertise to the next level with this comprehensive, six-module seminar designed for professionals ready to build and maintain a best-in-class CRA strategy.  You’ll dive into every critical component of CRA compliance—from understanding the “who, what, and why” of CRA to mastering assessment areas, capturing and reporting community development activities, conducting a peer analysis, performing self-assessments, developing performance context, and preparing for the exam.  Through interactive discussions, case studies and practical tools, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to design a robust CRA program that meets regulatory expectations and drives meaningful community impact.
    Apr 7–Apr 9, 2026  | 
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  • Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Lending

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    “Check fraud is a growing threat that puts your customers' financial security at risk—staying informed and implementing preventative measures is crucial for protecting your institution and upholding trust in the banking industry.”

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