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Member Benefits: Advocacy through digital channels
Digital media gives community bankers a platform for advocacy, and ICBA’s Virtual Advocacy Primer details how you can put it to work.
MDIs and CDFIs bolster minority-owned businesses
When the U.S. Treasury created the Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), it provided MDIs and CDFIs with an influx of capital that they’re using to help minority-owned businesses in their...
Lilly Thomas: Shaping the regulatory year ahead
With a full agenda of topics that need attention, ICBA’s government relations team is meeting with the regulatory agencies, writing comment letters and offering up research and ideas to help shape...
Aaron Stetter: Welcome, new members of Congress
As new members find their footing on Capitol Hill, learning the ins and outs of their new roles, ICBA is there to help them understand the strength of community banks and the critical role they...
A fund for diverse tech companies
First National Bank and Black Tech Nation Ventures teamed up to support minority-owned startups in the Pittsburgh community and beyond.
Lexicon Bank: A bank that shows its hand
When it comes to supporting outliers in the Las Vegas community, Lexicon Bank knows how to play its cards.
Aaron Stetter & Joe Schneider: ICBA state association partnerships
ICBA works closely with our affiliated state associations to identify creative ways to communicate our collective message to Congress and the regulatory agencies.
2022 regulatory compliance review
While the creation of new compliance regulations was slow this year compared with years past, some regulations were implemented as expected, and some continue to evolve.
Payments Policy for Community Banks: Digital Asset Rules
Learn how community banks can navigate the new era of payments policy, digital asset regulations, and advocacy efforts with ICBA Payments CEO Jacob Eisen.
4 Government Regulations Driving ICBA’s Government Relations for Community Banks in 2026
Community banks entered 2026 with numerous legislative and regulatory issues in play at the same time. While some are familiar pressure points, others reflect how newer policies and technologies...
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks: ICBA 2026 Updates
Learn how community banks can benefit from regulatory relief in 2026, including updates on the SMART Act, Community Bank Deposit Access Act, and TRUST Act.
Fraud Prevention: How ICBA Supports Community Banks
Discover how ICBA is addressing financial fraud with advocacy, resources, and legislative support. Learn how community banks can combat evolving fraud threats and protect their customers.