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Joint Comment Letter on Payment Stablecoin Risks

ICBA and other groups issued a joint letter calling on regulators to recognize and address several key risks in their first report on payment stablecoins.


Joint Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee on Farm, Food, and National Security Act

In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leaders, ICBA and other groups encouraged the committee to enhance H.R. 7567’s impact on agriculture and rural America by including four narrow provisions related to outdated restrictions within Farmer Mac’s charter.



House to vote on three ICBA-supported regulatory relief bills this week

Three ICBA-backed regulatory relief bills are expected to receive individual votes on the House floor this week.


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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Research - Best Practices for Community Banks Webinar

Move beyond guesswork with this session on effective research methodologies. Learn how to conduct customer and employee surveys, trade area research, and more to gain reliable insights. Discover how quality information can shape decisions, enhance experiences, and build a thriving bank culture. Empower your management team with the tools to lead confidently. Learning Objectives: Learn how to conduct customer and employee surveys, trade area research, and other methods to gather reliable insights. Use quality information to shape organizational choices, enhance customer and employee experiences, and strengthen bank culture. Equip management teams with research-driven tools. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 05/27/26.
May 27, 2026  | 
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    ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase Webinar

    Experience demonstrations of the latest solutions from several of our ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator companies from previous years. Learn about how these companies are helping community banks flourish and see how our companies continue to evolve to meet your bank’s needs. Thanks to the continued support of ICBA member banks, these companies have enhanced and expanded their products and services to better meet the needs of today’s community banks. Posh: Posh is building the AI agentic workforce for financial institutions—improving customer service while transforming employees into “super agents” through AI assistants and continuous learning from real interactions. Trusted by 125+ financial institutions with 250+ deployments, its purpose-built platform spans voice, digital, training, and knowledge channels to drive self-service, employee enablement, and operational efficiency at scale. Agent IQ : Agent IQ provides an AI-powered relationship banking platform that helps financial institutions grow by turning digital interactions into lasting relationships. By combining intelligent engagement with responsible AI, Agent IQ enables banks and credit unions to scale human connection, improve efficiency, and deliver trusted digital experiences. LemonadeLXP: LemonadeLXP is an AI-powered, all-in-one learning and knowledge platform for community banks. It accelerates staff training, frontline enablement, and customer education by delivering instant, accurate information in the flow of work—combining learning, content, and support in one powerful platform. Don’t miss this chance to witness the impact of collaboration and innovation in action. Duration: 90-minutes Presented live and recorded on 5/28/26.
    May 28, 2026  | 
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    Consumer Lending Institute

    Make informed credit decisions by developing your ability to evaluate a consumer loan request. This program covers the application process, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, loan structure, compliance, documentation procedures, and closing. To earn the Certified Community Bank Consumer Lender (CCBCL) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285. Learning Objectives: Consumer banking overview, lending application and underwriting Consumer underwriting-tax returns, scoring and credit analysis Credit report analysis Consumer lending-structure, documentation, pricing, compliance and collections Consumer products-direct lending, indirect lending and deposit Portfolio management-credit quality issues
    Jun 2–Jun 4, 2026  | 
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    IRA Beneficiary Distributions Part 1 Webinar

    The SECURE Act introduced major changes to IRA rules, adding new complexity to how beneficiary payouts are handled. The IRS has also proposed updated RMD regulations to guide beneficiary options under these changes. This session, part one of a two-part series, explores Traditional and Roth IRA beneficiary options in detail. We’ll cover the impact of the SECURE Act and proposed RMD regulations, along with key topics such as beneficiary election deadlines, distribution rules and restrictions, and reporting requirements. Learning Objectives: Learn how the SECURE Act changes IRA beneficiary rules. Compare beneficiary treatment for Traditional vs. Roth IRAs. Review reporting and documentation requirements for IRA distributions under updated regulations.   Duration: 60 minutes   Presented live and recorded on 06/02/26.
    Jun 2, 2026  | 
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    Discover the leading topics in community banking, highlighted by data on what matters most to bankers and expert insights from ICBA’s executives on emerging industry trends.

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    Fraud

    “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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    About the Independent Community Bankers of America

    ICBA powers the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation so that community banks can continue to strengthen, invest, and provide opportunities for the people and families in the communities they serve.

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    Amplifying Advocacy

    We champion community bank advocacy in Washington to ensure your voice is heard. 

    By working with our affiliated state banking associations and the nation’s community bankers, we have a proven track record of advancing and achieving pro-community bank policies and regulatory reform.

     

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    Elevating Education

    We provide high-caliber courses, live events, webinars, resources, certifications, and programs that power the potential of community bankers at all levels.

    By making learning personal, practical, fun, and community bank specific, we fuel individual, team, bank, and community prosperity.

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    We understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for community banks. 

    Our innovation programming designed for community banks helps you navigate your innovation journey and remain profitable, efficient, and competitive. 

     

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