South Dakota Banker Jack E. Hopkins Elected ICBA Chairman

Mar 14, 2025 | Press Release
Jack E. Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for 2025-26. His term begins March 14 following the conclusion of ICBA LIVE in Nashville.

ICBA Independent Banker Named Best Monthly Trade Association Magazine by Association Trends

Mar 14, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category at the Association Trends TRENDY Awards for the second consecutive year.

ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee

Mar 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced the election of its 2025-2026 Executive Committee at ICBA LIVE 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.

Hopkins calls on community bankers to amplify their voices

Mar 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
New ICBA Chairman Jack E. Hopkins applauded community bankers for weathering the pandemic, a challenging interest rate environment, and mounting regulations—and urged them to build on their successes by attending the ICBA Capital Summit.

Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings commends spirit of community banking

Mar 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers embody the American spirit, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings said at ICBA LIVE 2025.

ICBA Announces 2025-26 Executive Committee, South Dakota Banker Elected Chairman

Mar 14, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the election of its 2025-26 executive committee during the 2025 ICBA LIVE national convention in Nashville.

ICBA urges Congress to end tax subsidies for credit unions over $1b in assets

Mar 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, ICBA called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies for the nation’s largest credit unions.

ICBA chairman: Now is the time for change in Washington

Mar 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Outgoing ICBA Chairman Lucas White said momentum for policy change is on the side of community bankers and now is the time to make a difference in Washington.

Keynote speaker encourages community bankers to rethink marketing

Mar 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Bestselling author and trends expert Rohit Bhargava encouraged community bankers at ICBA LIVE in Nashville to “think non-obviously" and see what others miss.

ICBA LIVE 2025 Showcase Celebrates Community Banking Innovation

Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA’s national convention, ICBA LIVE.

ICBA LIVE continues in Nashville

Mar 12, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention continued at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

ICBA urges regulatory relief under latest EGRPRA review

Mar 12, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
In its latest comments under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review, ICBA called on federal regulators to fast-track repeals of harmful and burdensome rules and reissue tiered and rightsized regulations.

ICBA opposes House bill to set credit card rate cap

Mar 12, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to House legislation that would establish a 10% annual percentage rate cap for credit cards.

In New Policy Resolution, ICBA Urges Congress to End Tax Subsidies for Credit Unions Over $1 Billion in Assets

Mar 12, 2025 | Press Release
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies for the nation’s largest credit unions.

ICBA LIVE kicks off in Nashville

Mar 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA kicked off its ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.

Deadline today for EGRPRA grassroots letters

Mar 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review before today’s deadline.

Article: ILCs could harm consumers, threaten economy

Mar 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Allowing large corporations to form industrial loan companies would magnify risks in the financial system and could ultimately give big tech firms access to information about every aspect of a consumer’s life, according to a new Washington Post article (subscription required).

ICBA Celebrates 25 Years of ICBA CRA Solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025

Mar 11, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA CRA Solutions, a subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will celebrate 25 years of helping community banks combat elder financial abuse through partnerships with senior housing and care facilities while fulfilling their CRA commitments. ICBA will commemorate the 25th anniversary of ICBA CRA Solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025 in Nashville, where attendees will celebrate the organization’s legacy and ongoing contributions to community banking.

Independent Banker: New ICBA chair brings small-town work ethic to big stage

Mar 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Incoming ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins plans to advocate for the industry to Congress and the public and bring a small‑town sensibility to Washington, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

ICBA-supported anti-CBDC bill reintroduced

Mar 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) reintroduced ICBA-advocated legislation restricting the ability of the federal government to introduce a central bank digital currency. A similar bill passed the House during the last Congress.