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Joint Trades Letter to Congress re Credit Card Competition Act

America’s Credit Unions, the Defense Credit Union Council, and the Independent Community Bankers of America write on behalf of community financial institutions of all sizes to strongly oppose the Credit Card Competition Act (S. 3623; H.R. 7035). These misguided mandates would expand the failed Durbin routing requirements to credit cards, harming consumers, small businesses, and community financial institutions while delivering a windfall to corporate megastores.


Joint Letter on Modernizing CSI

ICBA and other groups sent a letter to the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and OCC encouraging them to modernize the framework governing confidential supervisory information. ICBA and the other groups said the agencies should clarify and align the scope of CSI and enable inclusion of agents and key partners.



Tell Congress: Protect vital role of community banks in digital assets market structure legislation

Congress needs to hear how your deposits support your community and why it is important they protect against deposit flight.


ThinkTECH Accelerator Program 10 Begins Soon

The Accelerator identifies and supports a variety of mission-driven, growth stage providers through a proven methodology that rapidly validates and helps shape emerging industry solutions.

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40 Under 40 Nominations Now Open

40 Under 40 seeks to recognize community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals. Submit a nomination for yourself or an exceptional colleague today.

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Join us March 6-9 in San Diego, CA for ICBA LIVE—the world's largest gathering of community bankers.

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, LIVE is your place to connect with industry peers, discover new solutions, and return home energized to lead with purpose.

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Basics of Banking: An Overview

For those new to banking, or those seeking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, the wide scope of the industry can feel overwhelming. This introductory webinar offers a clear, structured overview of the banking sector, making it ideal for new bankers or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of how banks operate.? Participants will gain insight into how full-service commercial banks function, including how they generate revenue and serve customers across various areas. The session explores core products and services, the fundamentals of lending and credit evaluation, customer service, and the impact of emerging technologies. It also provides a look at bank management, key regulatory considerations, and the evolving competitive landscape.? Learning Objectives: Gain a foundational understanding of banking. Understand key banking products and services. Explore bank management, regulations, and competition. Duration: 90 minutes Presented live and recorded on 1/21/26.
Jan 21, 2026  | 
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    Treasury Management Reporting for Your Management and Board: From Data to Strategy

    In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, treasury management teams must deliver real-time insights to management and the board. Discover how leading organizations are transforming their treasury reporting practices. Gain the insights you need to effectively communicate treasury management information to your management and board. This webinar will arm you with the tools to create comprehensive and impactful reports. Learning Objectives: Understand key treasury management metrics. Learn best practices for reporting. Develop skills to tailor reports for different audiences. Explore real-life case studies and examples. Duration: 90 minutes Presented live and recorded on 1/27/26.
    Jan 27, 2026  | 
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    ACH Risk Mitigation

    Rapid growth and ongoing change in the payments industry continue to introduce new and evolving risks for ACH participants. In response, regulators are increasingly calling for financial institutions to strengthen their risk management frameworks, including the development and implementation of robust risk policies and procedures. This session equips financial institutions of all sizes with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with originating and receiving ACH payments. Learning Objectives: Identify key risk factors associated with ACH origination and receipt in a rapidly evolving payments environment. Explain current regulatory expectations related to ACH risk management, including required policies, procedures, and oversight practices. Apply effective risk mitigation techniques to reduce exposure across operational, fraud, compliance, and credit risk categories. Duration: 90-minutes Presented live and recorded on 02/03/26.
    Feb 3, 2026  | 
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    Treasury and ICBA: Cyber Tabletop Exercise

    In partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP), ICBA will co-host tabletop exercises designed to help community banks strengthen cyber and operational resilience.  Through realistic scenarios—ransomware, a third-party incident, and an AI-enhanced cyberattack—participants will stress-test decision-making, incident coordination, and communications, and leave with practical takeaways to enhance preparedness and response. Community bank technical staff, as well as senior leadership, should participate as a team. Registration: This three-hour cyber tabletop exercise will be conducted virtually in collaboration with Treasury. Each member of your team should register individually, even if on the day of the event you will be in a shared location. Do not share log in information. Complimentary to ICBA members. Limited to 100 participants. Registration question? Call 800-422-7285 or email education@icba.org
    Feb 5, 2026  | 
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    “Check fraud is a growing threat that puts your customers' financial security at risk—staying informed and implementing preventative measures is crucial for protecting your institution and upholding trust in the banking industry.”

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    About the Independent Community Bankers of America

    ICBA powers the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation so that community banks can continue to strengthen, invest, and provide opportunities for the people and families in the communities they serve.

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    Amplifying Advocacy

    We champion community bank advocacy in Washington to ensure your voice is heard. 

    By working with our affiliated state banking associations and the nation’s community bankers, we have a proven track record of advancing and achieving pro-community bank policies and regulatory reform.

     

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    Elevating Education

    We provide high-caliber courses, live events, webinars, resources, certifications, and programs that power the potential of community bankers at all levels.

    By making learning personal, practical, fun, and community bank specific, we fuel individual, team, bank, and community prosperity.

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    Infusing Innovation

    We understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for community banks. 

    Our innovation programming designed for community banks helps you navigate your innovation journey and remain profitable, efficient, and competitive. 

     

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