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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
McKernan leaving FDIC
FDIC Director Jonathan McKernan announced he was stepping aside from the FDIC board of directors.
February 11, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
ICBA releases customizable language addressing depositor concerns
With some community bank customers inquiring about the security of their bank deposits amid government efforts related to federal spending and bureaucracy, ICBA released customizable language its members can use to answer customer questions.
February 11, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Operations
CFPB’s 1071 rule again paused by court in ICBA case
A U.S. court of appeals temporarily paused the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule and extended its compliance deadlines until further notice, as advocated by ICBA.
February 10, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB Compliance
ICBA releases customizable language addressing depositor concerns
With some community bank customers inquiring about the security of their bank deposits amid government efforts related to federal spending and bureaucracy, ICBA released customizable language its members can use to answer customer questions.
February 10, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Insurance Deposit Operations
ICBA Statement on Rodney Hood’s Appointment as Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the appointment of Rodney Hood to serve as acting comptroller of the currency.
February 08, 2025 |
Press Release
OCC
ICBA Thanks Russell Vought for Serving as Acting CFPB Director
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s designation of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
February 08, 2025 |
Press Release
CFPB
ICBA’s congressional testimonies available
Recordings and full text of the testimonies ICBA leaders provided this week on Capitol Hill are available online.
February 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
Independent Banker highlights what banks need to know about the open banking rule
Community banks with $850 million or more in assets will soon need to comply with the new open banking regulation, and smaller institutions might want to prepare for data sharing if their customers demand it, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
February 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Banks to Convene in Nashville to Celebrate Community Banking at ICBA LIVE
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) will host ICBA LIVE 2025, the most comprehensive educational and networking event for community bankers. The event brings together thousands of community bank leaders to discuss key policies, and emerging technologies that shape the local banking landscape.
February 07, 2025 |
Press Release
Independent Banker shares ICBA LIVE’s can’t-miss events
When community bankers from across the country gather in Nashville next month for ICBA LIVE, a remarkable agenda awaits them, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
February 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
At congressional hearing, Romero Rainey urges regulatory transformation
At the first House Financial Services Committee hearing of the new Congress, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on lawmakers to transform the regulatory environment for community banks to promote locally based economic growth.
February 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA urges regulatory and tax relief at House Small Business Committee hearing
In separate testimony on Wednesday at the first House Small Business Committee hearing of the 119th Congress, ICBA called on lawmakers to advance regulatory and tax relief that will further enhance small-business lending.
February 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA supports bill to scrap CFPB’s 1071 rule
ICBA expressed strong support for new legislation to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s small-business data collection and reporting requirements under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
February 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB
At Congressional Hearing on Making Community Banking Great, Romero Rainey Testifies for Regulatory Transformation to Promote Growth
Representing Community Banks at House Small Business Committee Hearing, ICBA Urges Regulatory and Tax Relief to Promote Lending
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Marching to the Beat of Community Banking
“Community banks set the tempo for our communities, serving as the constant drum line that anchors those around them.”
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Jacob Eisen: The Difference Between Direct and Agent Bank Credit Card Programs
Preparing and Nurturing Future Bank Leaders
How can community banks foster future leaders and make sure they’re prepared to take on a managerial role? It takes a healthy dose of attention, understanding and room for trial and error.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Kick Lending Up a Notch With Digital Solutions
Increased efficiency and fewer errors are just two of the benefits of digitalizing your loan production process.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Lucas White: Tackling Fraud With Technology and Education
“[Fraud] must be a business priority, because our employees and customers truly are our first line of defense.”
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
United Community Bank Helps Veterans Take Flight
On Oct. 4, United Community Bank in Perham, Minn., hosted a Tailgate for Troops event in the nearby city of Frazee to raise money for the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
What Banks Need to Know About the CFPB's Open Banking Rule
ICBA’s advocacy efforts have affected the outcome of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule. Learn about these changes and understand which guidelines apply to your bank.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Jim Reber: Spreading the Good News
Incremental yield can indicate relative value.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Michael Emancipator: ICBA Speaks Out Against One-Size-Fits-All Regulations
In the face of disproportionate compliance requirements, ICBA is advocating for threshold changes that would lighten community banks’ regulatory burden.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Find Your Rhythm at ICBA LIVE 2025
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of community bankers across the nation heading to Nashville to learn, network and enjoy all Music City has to offer. From March 11 to 14, ICBA LIVE 2025 will bring your peers together for the world’s largest gathering of community bankers. There, you’ll be able to learn from experts in their fields about how to stay competitive, listen to dynamic and thought-provoking guest speakers, participate in roundtables and celebrate this great industry. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect from this year’s incredible agenda.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Is Data the Key to Enhancing Bank Customer Relationships?
Conversion data from social media, websites and marketing platforms can help prove whether banks are successful in their personalization, outreach and differentiation. That—and other forms of data—could play a significant role in your marketing strategy.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Amplifying Nashville's Booming Businesses
ICBA members are coming to Nashville, Tenn., from across the nation for ICBA LIVE, but there are plenty of community banks already in Music City. From restaurants and bars to contracting firms and museums, Nashville’s small businesses are a top priority for community banks.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Lending
OneUnited Bank Uses Tech to Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap
OneUnited Bank’s AI-powered financial wellness tool is enabling the bank’s customers to make better financial decisions and build generational wealth.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Relief From the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Community banks around the country came together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene, assisting with cleanup, donating supplies and more.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Aaron Hines
The commercial loan manager and SVP of $500 million-asset Denali State Bank in Fairbanks, Alaska, has ridden his snowmobile through the state’s vast landscapes, kicking up powder in untouched snowy areas.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Insights from ICBA's Minority Bank Advisory Council
Whether it’s by providing education, supplying down payments or jump-starting generational wealth, minority depository institutions ensure their communities have access to the financial services that will help them succeed in the long term. Members of ICBA’s Minority Bank Advisory Council tell us how they do it.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Powering Potential: Rethinking Your Payments Strategy With ICBA Payments
ICBA Payments—formerly ICBA Bancard—hasn’t just rebranded. It has begun a multiyear phased investment strategy to modernize its technology and service offerings, which are designed to elevate your bank’s payments strategy.
February 05, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Future-Proofing Community Banks: Upgrading Check Processing to Enhance Security, Efficiency, and Remain Competitive
SPONSORED | Despite digital payment growth, checks remain vital, requiring banks to consolidate systems for better efficiency and fraud mitigation. Modern solutions enhance security, streamline processing, and provide real-time fraud detection, helping community banks reduce risks and stay competitive.
February 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
7 Lessons Learned by FedNow® Service Participants
SPONSORED | Financial institutions live on the FedNow Service have shared valuable lessons they learned along their instant payment journeys.
February 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Mitigating Risk in Construction Draw Loans
SPONSORED | Construction projects hold great potential but also come with risks, especially when it’s time to draw funds. Addressing these challenges head-on with timely & accurate inspections through proactive and engaging communication will help mitigate each loans risk.
February 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Treasury Department withdraws from climate group
The Treasury Department announced it has withdrawn from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System, which focuses on climate risk management. The department noted that the NGFS was organized to help to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from which the United States has withdrawn.
January 31, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Discount pricing for ICBA LIVE ends today
Final discount pricing for ICBA LIVE, the world’s largest gathering of community bankers, ends today.
January 31, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on community bank priorities
ICBA is calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to urge members of Congress to support policy priorities for the 119th Congress.
January 31, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard
Fed maintains rates following three rounds of cuts
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, citing an uncertain economic and inflation outlook.
January 30, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
Independent Banker
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