ICBA Strongly Supports Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision

Mar 17, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for vice chair for supervision at the Fed—as advocated by ICBA.

Independent Banker named best monthly trade association magazine

Mar 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category for the Association Trends 2025 TRENDY Awards.

ICBA opposes Stellantis application for ILC charter

Mar 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said the application for FDIC insurance from the automaker Stellantis threatens the Deposit Insurance Fund and doesn’t serve the convenience and needs of the community.

Pulte sworn in as FHFA director

Mar 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
William Pulte was sworn in to a five-year term as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte was appointed to head the agency by President Donald Trump, and the Senate last week voted to confirm the nomination.

ICBA Payments and Mastercard Partner to Upgrade Customer Payment Experiences for Community Banks

Mar 17, 2025 | Payments Pulse | Press Release
ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), announced today its new partnership with Mastercard to offer upgraded and enhanced card and payment services for 1,400 community banks.

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.