ICBA calling for grassroots outreach on CBDC bill ahead of vote

May 22, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With the House expected to vote this week on ICBA-supported legislation to restrict the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the bill.

New podcast: how fintechs and community banks can work together

May 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast highlights how fintechs can elevate community banks.

ICBA urging farm bill grassroots ahead of Thursday markup

May 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) releasing text of his proposed farm bill ahead of this Thursday’s markup, ICBA is urging community bankers to call and write their members of Congress on the industry’s farm bill priorities.

FDIC’s Gruenberg says he’ll step down once successor confirmed

May 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said he is prepared to step down from his responsibilities at the agency once a successor is confirmed.

ICBA chairman: Community bankers fueled advance of key bills

May 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Chairman Lucas White said community bankers answered the call to show up in full force at this year’s Capital Summit and are seeing the results of persistently raising the red flag on excessive regulatory burdens.

CFPB plans to extend 1071 compliance deadline following court ruling

May 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it plans to extend the compliance deadline on its 1071 small-business data collection and reporting rule following a Supreme Court ruling that ended a temporary injunction on the rule.

ICBA: Another credit union acquisition demands congressional response

May 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.

Another Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Demands Policy Response

May 17, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.

ICBA commends House members for advancing reg relief bills

May 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA commended members of the House Financial Services Committee who voted to advance a slate of ICBA-advocated bills that support community banks and the local communities they serve.

Supreme Court finds CFPB funding structure constitutional

May 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding structure, reversing the appellate court’s decision that held the CFPB’s funding violates the constitution’s appropriations clause.

ICBA opposes FCS exemption in Section 1071 rule

May 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged House Agriculture Committee leaders to oppose any exemption for Farm Credit System lenders from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business data collection and reporting rule.

ICBA Commends House Committee Members for Advancing Bills to Provide Community Bank Regulatory Relief

May 16, 2024 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended members of the House Financial Services Committee who voted to advance a slate of ICBA-advocated bills that support community banks and the local communities they serve.

ICBA Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Funding Structure

May 16, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding structure.

House markup on pro-community bank bills today

May 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The House Financial Services Committee today is scheduled to mark up a slate of ICBA-advocated bills:

Hearing targets FDIC following report on misconduct

May 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg accepted responsibility for reports of misconduct at his agency during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on regulatory oversight.

Barr: Fed sensitive to debit proposal’s impact on LMI borrowers

May 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board is sensitive to the impact of its debit interchange proposed rule on low- and moderate-income borrowers, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.

House marking up ICBA-backed pro-community bank bills

May 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The House Financial Services Committee this week is set to take up a slate of ICBA-advocated bills in the wake of the recent ICBA Capital Summit.

House Ag Committee releases farm bill summary ahead of markup

May 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The House Agriculture Committee released a title-by-title summary of its farm bill proposal ahead of a markup planned for next Thursday.

Fed governor vows support of CDFIs

May 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said community development financial institutions play a crucial role, calling them "financial first responders" and enumerating how the Fed supports them.

ICBA calls on agencies to reduce excessive regulations

May 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A new ICBA blog post spotlights ICBA’s calls for regulators to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act, or EGRPRA.