Main Street Matters Blog

A Fed-operated real-time settlement system is needed to ensure universal access and to promote future payments innovations.

The nation's community banks are bolstering their farm lending—demonstrating once again why policymakers should work to strengthen community banks, which stick with their customers and communities in good times and bad.

As advocated by ICBA since the Volcker Rule was first proposed a decade ago, this additional source of regulatory burden no longer applies to the vast majority of community banks.

ICBA's Kevin Tweddle suggests critical questions bankers should ask when developing their innovation strategy.

As we celebrate our nation’s founding, let's remember the independent spirit that birthed our country and continues among thousands of independently owned and operated community banks.

ICBA and community bankers are speaking out about a disturbing trend that should unsettle all taxpayers: large credit unions buying up smaller community banks.

ICBA's Cary Whaley explains why the Federal Reserve must play a leadership role in faster payments to ensure safety, integrity, continuity and equitable access for all financial institutions.

ICBA's Kevin Tweddle discusses the push and pull between fintech innovation and regulation in today's dynamic and technology-centric world.

Low- and middle-income home buyers seeking smaller mortgage loans should begin their search at their local community bank, ICBA Vice Chairman Robert M. Fisher writes.

ICBA's Kevin Tweddle notes recent industry accolades by several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni including, Invest Sou Sou, which received Best of Show honors at this year’s Finovate Conference.