ICBA: CFPB’s overdraft rule must be enjoined and overturned

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule is likely to negatively affect consumers and their access to banking services and should be legally stopped.

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

Section 1033 guidebook now available

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is unveiling its plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

ICBA publishes Section 1033 guidebook

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fed’s Barr stepping down as vice chair for supervision

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.

ICBA Introduces ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ Plan for New Congress and Administration

Jan 7, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA today unveiled its new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address the nation’s broken banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

Rebecca Kruse Named ICBA Payments President, Juan Costantini Joins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel

Jan 6, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA Payments®, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced that Rebecca Kruse has been appointed president.

A call for fairness in credit union policies: new ICBA blog post

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Following a record number of credit union acquisitions of community banks last year, ICBA is renewing its push for leveling the tax and regulatory playing field, according to a new ICBA blog post.

Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will operate normally.

End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according to a Main Street Matters blog post.

Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.

FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.

Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025

Jan 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.

After latest credit union acquisition, ICBA says policymakers must act

Jan 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The record-extending 22nd credit union acquisition of a community bank in 2024 demands a response from policymakers, ICBA said following the announcement of the latest deal.

Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file

Jan 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.

ICBA Applauds Congressional Passage of Funding Bill with Farm Bill, Farm Aid

Dec 21, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement applauding the inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid package in the year-end continuing resolution.

ICBA encourages grassroots calls on farm aid package

Dec 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is urging community bankers to call their members of Congress to urge inclusion of an emergency farm aid package in a final funding bill when Congress approves a continuing resolution, or CR.

’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction set for ICBA LIVE

Dec 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA PAC is hosting its 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 12, during ICBA LIVE in Nashville. Tickets for the ’80s-themed event go on sale Friday, Jan. 3.