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More than half of community bank executives say their biggest challenge in 2025 is growing deposits, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the panel’s vice chairman, subcommittees chairs, vice chair for communications, and committee whip for the 119th Congress.

Regulators should support the banking system with a more pragmatic approach, including tailoring regulations to the size of the bank, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program announced it has collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a $25,000 matching contribution from ICBA.

With a new Congress and administration arriving in Washington this month, the nation’s community banks have a momentous opportunity to make significant changes to the regulatory system, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.

The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of California affected by wildfires.

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 this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

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 released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.