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ICBA applauds priorities of FDIC’s Hill

Jan 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA congratulated Travis Hill on his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC and said it looks forward to future collaboration on his stated objectives for the agency.

ICBA: Acquisition by controversial credit union fuels need for policy action

Jan 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said the latest announced acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—featuring a controversial credit union and the first such deal in California—demands a policy response.

N.Y. Judge: Reg E wire lawsuit against Citibank can proceed

Jan 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Citibank’s request to dismiss a lawsuit was rejected by a federal judge who said Regulation E consumer protections extend to wire transactions.

ICBA thanks President Trump for rulemaking pause

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanked President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order freezing new rulemakings.

ICBA seeking Subchapter S bankers for new working group

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group. ICBA members who do not currently serve in ICBA leadership are encouraged to apply.

FDIC’s Hill announces regulatory review

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Following his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC, Travis Hill pledged to conduct a “wholesale review” of the agency’s regulations, guidance, and manuals.

ICBA op-ed: Washington must ensure community banks represented at agencies

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As President Donald Trump considers nominees to lead the federal banking agencies under his new administration, policymakers have a unique chance to secure representation for community banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in a new op-ed.

ICBA welcomes President Donald Trump

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and the nation's community banks welcomed President Donald Trump following his inauguration, citing the historic opportunity to make significant improvements to financial services policy.

ICBA urges effective crypto policies that provide regulatory clarity

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA encouraged the Trump administration to ensure regulatory clarity for banks as it considers new policies on digital assets.

ICBA Foundation raising funds for Calif. wildfire relief

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by recent wildfires in California.

ICBA-advocated de novo bill introduced in House, Senate

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed strong support for the introduction of legislation to promote the creation of de novo community banks.

ICBA recruiting Subchapter S bankers for new working group

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group.