ICBA: ICBA Urges Congress to Build on Pro-Agriculture Policies in Testimony Before House Agriculture Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today testified before Congress on the importance of community banks to the nation’s agriculture credit markets and how policymakers can enhance the new farm bill. Testifying before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit, Brian Gilbert of First National Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D.,…
ICBA: ICBA Urges OCC to Consider Key Principles for Digital Asset National Bank Charter Applications
In light of an increase in charter applications from nonbank digital asset firms, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to keep in mind several key principles when considering such applications. In a letter to the OCC, ICBA noted that applications from nonbank digital asset-related entities…
ICBA: ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Returns to the GSBC Connecting Fintechs with Future Community Leaders
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced its upcoming ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program showcase will once again take place at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). The event, set for July 17, marks the culmination of the latest Accelerator program (AP9), a 10-week collaborative experience designed to foster fintech-community bank partnerships that advance community…
ICBA: New ICBA Polling Shows Public Support for Policy Efforts Targeting Check Fraud
Following federal banking regulators’ recently issued request for information on potential agency actions to address check fraud and other forms of payments fraud, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced polling results showing Americans support policy efforts to take on the scourge of check fraud. According to ICBA polling conducted by Morning Consult in June: …
ICBA: ICBA Applauds House Passage of Bill to Restrict Mortgage “Trigger Leads” Following Unanimous Senate Passage
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded Congress following today’s House passage of the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808), which will help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants. With today’s vote on H.R. 2808 following the Senate’s unanimous passage of its version of the bill (S. 1467) earlier this month, ICBA…
ICBA: ICBA Congratulates Michelle Bowman on Confirmation as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on today’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair for supervision. “ICBA and the nation’s community bankers congratulate Governor Bowman for her confirmation as Fed vice chair for supervision,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said….
ICBA: Independent Banker Magazine Unveils 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders”
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), has announced its seventh annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list, recognizing the rising stars transforming community banking through innovation, leadership, and service. Drawn from banks across the country, this year’s honorees represent a diverse mix of emerging leaders who…
ABA: ABA and 52 State Bankers Associations to Senate: Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Mandate Should Not be Attached to GENIUS Act
In a new letter to the Senate today, the American Bankers Association and 52 state bankers associations representing banks of every size expressed strong opposition to the Durbin-Marshall credit card mandate being attached as an amendment to the GENIUS Act or any other legislative vehicle. The letter builds upon the chorus of strong and united industry opposition…
ABA: Financial Trades Express Strong Opposition to Misguided Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Mandate Being Attached to GENIUS Act
In a new letter sent to Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Schumer and the entire Senate today, the American Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions, Association of Military Banks of America, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Defense Credit Union Council, Independent Community Bankers of America, Electronic Payments Coalition, Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America, and National Bankers Association…
ICBA: ICBA Thanks House Ways and Means Committee for Including Community Bank Legislative Priorities in Tax Proposal
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee’s release of its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package. “ICBA and the nation’s community bankers thank Chairman Jason Smith and the members of the House Ways and Means Committee for their work…