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Last call: ICBA seeks bankers for Subchapter S working group

With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is making a final call for interested Subchapter S bankers to join the new Subchapter S Tax Working Group. ICBA members who do not currently serve in ICBA leadership are encouraged to apply.
January 24, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA applauds priorities of FDIC’s Hill

ICBA congratulated Travis Hill on his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC and said it looks forward to future collaboration on his stated objectives for the agency.
January 23, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

ICBA: Acquisition by controversial credit union fuels need for policy action

ICBA said the latest announced acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—featuring a controversial credit union and the first such deal in California—demands a policy response.
January 23, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

N.Y. Judge: Reg E wire lawsuit against Citibank can proceed

Citibank’s request to dismiss a lawsuit was rejected by a federal judge who said Regulation E consumer protections extend to wire transactions.
January 23, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Controversial Credit Union Leverages Tax Exemption to Acquire Community Bank, Fueling Need for Policy Action

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after the latest announced acquisition of a community bank by a credit union—the first of 2025 and the first ever in California.
January 23, 2025 | Press Release   NCUA Credit Unions 

ICBA seeking Subchapter S bankers for new working group

With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group. ICBA members who do not currently serve in ICBA leadership are encouraged to apply.
January 22, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA thanks President Trump for rulemaking pause

ICBA thanked President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order freezing new rulemakings.
January 22, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  Compliance 

FDIC’s Hill announces regulatory review

Following his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC, Travis Hill pledged to conduct a “wholesale review” of the agency’s regulations, guidance, and manuals.
January 22, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

ICBA Thanks President Trump for Regulatory Freeze

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing new rulemakings.
January 21, 2025 | Press Release   Regulatory Relief 

ICBA urges effective crypto policies that provide regulatory clarity

ICBA encouraged the Trump administration to ensure regulatory clarity for banks as it considers new policies on digital assets.
January 21, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  

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