Legislation and Regulation
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Paul Merski: Why the ICBA Capital Summit is Coming at a Key Moment
Community bankers from across the United States will converge in Washington, D.C. in May for the annual ICBA Capital Summit. These are the important issues on the docket at this year’s event.
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Jack E. Hopkins: Your Work to Support the Future of Community Banking
“While I might be handing over the baton as chairman, I plan to keep fighting.”
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Rhonda Thomas-Whitley: Why Risk-Based BSA Compliance Matters for Banks
BSA compliance is critical to financial security, but it works best when oversight aligns with risk. Learn how outdated thresholds, inconsistent exams, and evolving guidance affect community banks, and what reforms could improve effectiveness.
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Community Banking Deregulation: Preparing for Policy Changes in 2026
Learn how regulatory changes in 2026, including stablecoin legislation and Section 1071 exemptions, will shape the future of community banking.
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Mickey Marshall: Let's Close the ILC Loophole
Learn about the historical context of the ILC loophole, its implications for community banks and the ongoing regulatory debates surrounding this critical issue.
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2025's Seismic Regulatory Shifts
Thanks to advocacy work from community bankers and ICBA, fairer regulatory compliance standards are on the horizon.
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Deposit Insurance Reform: Community Bankers' Goals
Community bankers share common goals for protecting depositors.
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Safeguarding Borrower Data
The HPPA curbs trigger leads and reinforces the trust at the heart of community banking.
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Mickey Marshall: Why National Trust Bank Charters Sparked a Growing Policy Fight
Fintech and crypto firms continue to seek out trust charters for deposit-like products, raising policy questions and competitive risks for community banks.
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