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ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.

Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.

FHFA releases fair lending final rule

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.

With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.

Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.

FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.

ICBA supports cutting community bank assessments amid DIF growth

Apr 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to decrease deposit insurance assessments for community banks.

ICBA lays out legislative priorities ahead of Capital Summit

Apr 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of next week’s ICBA Capital Summit.

ICBA urges grassroots action

Apr 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.

ICBA pushing grassroots ahead of next week’s Capital Summit

Apr 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.

Colorado groups oppose bill enabling credit union acquisitions

Apr 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A new op-ed from Colorado community banking representatives raises concerns over acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.

FTC finalizes rule barring noncompete agreements

Apr 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Trade Commission issued an ICBA-opposed final rule prohibiting companies from enforcing noncompete agreements.