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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
Fed announces financial reporting relief
The Federal Reserve said it will not take action against financial institutions with $5 billion or less in total assets for submitting certain financial statements within 30 days of the March 31 filing deadline.
March 27, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Several ICBA-Advocated Measures Included in Coronavirus Stimulus Deal
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the coronavirus stimulus package compromise reached today by Congress and the Trump administration.
March 26, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
There When It Counts: Behind the Scenes of ICBA Advocacy
The Senate is convening now to advance the economic stimulus package responding to the coronavirus outbreak. We at ICBA often say that our star shines brightest when we are in the midst of a challenge—just as community bankers do.
March 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA Welcomes Venminder as Newest Preferred Service Provider
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced today that Venminder has been selected as the newest Preferred Service Provider for its third-party risk management software.
March 25, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA: Community Banks Put the “Community” in Banking
At a time of social distancing, the Independent Community Bankers of America wants consumers to know that community banks put the “community” into banking and are here to serve the needs of their customers and communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
March 25, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
ICBA: Community Banks Continue to Serve Rural America
The Independent Community Bankers of America and the nation’s community banks are honoring the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers and agricultural enterprises during today's National Ag Day.
March 24, 2020 |
Press Release
Agriculture
ICBA Letter to FASB Regarding Community Bank Relief from COVID-19
The Independent Community Bankers of America is writing to you today in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis that has temporarily placed considerable hardships on the nation’s communities that are served by community banks.
March 23, 2020 |
News
Advocacy Audit
ICBA Offers Tips on FDIC Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Independent Community Bankers of America wants consumers to rest assured that their FDIC insured deposits are safe in their local community bank and offers additional tips for expanding coverage.
March 23, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Agencies: Coronavirus loan modifications are not TDRs
Federal and state banking regulators said Sunday that they will not direct supervised institutions to automatically categorize coronavirus-related loan modifications as troubled debt restructurings.
March 23, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA Statement on Coronavirus Stimulus Package
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the coronavirus stimulus package that Congress and the Trump administration are developing.
March 22, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy Regulatory Relief
ICBA: Insured Deposits Are Safe at a Community Bank
The Independent Community Bankers of America today reminded consumers and community banking customers that their insured deposits are safe and backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
March 20, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Consumer, Civil Rights Groups & Industry Urge FDIC: Halt Approval of Industrial Bank Applications, Close ILC Loopholes First
The Bank Policy Institute, Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), NAACP, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Independent Community Bankers of America sent a letter to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairwoman Jelena McWilliams urging the agency not to approve deposit insurance applications submitted by industrial banks or industrial loan companies (ILC) until its ILC rulemaking is final.
March 19, 2020 |
Press Release
FDIC
ICBA Letter to the House Financial Services and Ways and Means Committees
On behalf of community bankers nationwide, with more than 52,000 locations, ICBA's president and CEO writes to forward recommendations for stimulus and relief measures that should be enacted expeditiously to mitigate the economic impact of the spreading coronavirus.
March 18, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
ICBA Letter to the Senate Banking and Finance Committees
On behalf of community bankers nationwide, with more than 52,000 locations, ICBA's president and CEO writes to forward recommendations for stimulus and relief measures that should be enacted expeditiously to mitigate the economic impact of the spreading coronavirus.
March 18, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
ICBA Statement on FDIC Industrial Loan Company Proposal
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s proposed rule on industrial loan companies.
March 18, 2020 |
Press Release
Deposit Insurance FDIC Fintech Regulation
ICBA Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee
On behalf of community bankers nationwide, with more than 52,000 locations, ICBA's president and CEO writes to forward recommendations for stimulus and relief measures that should be enacted expeditiously to mitigate the economic impact of the spreading coronavirus.
March 18, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
A Note From ICBA Bancard's President and CEO
First and foremost, the team at ICBA Bancard hopes that you are safe and weathering these uncertain times as best possible. As leaders of our businesses and communities, we are being asked to make complex decisions to protect our employees while also ensuring that we maintain a high level of support for our clients.
March 17, 2020 |
News
ICBA Letter to White House Regarding Priority Coronavirus Stimulus and Relief Measures
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, ICBA leadership has been in intensive discussions with community bankers from across the country serving rural, suburban, and urban markets. The following recommendations reflect their judgement regarding what would be most effective in addressing the crisis.
March 17, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
Ag Policy Recommendations to Congress
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, ICBA leadership has been in intensive discussions with community bankers from across the country serving rural, suburban, and urban markets. The following recommendations reflect their judgement regarding what would be most effective in addressing the crisis.
March 17, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
Letter to Chairman McWilliams Concerning ILCs
ICBA is extremely concerned about the proposed rulemaking on parent companies of industrial banks and industrial loan companies (ILCs) which will be considered by the FDIC Board tomorrow.
March 16, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
ICBA Statement on Coronavirus
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the coronavirus outbreak following a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and other bank leaders.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
New ICBA Chairman to Community Bankers: Our Roots Run Deep
Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Noah Wilcox called on 2020 ICBA LIVE national convention attendees to exert their political influence and strong community ties to support the community banking industry.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
Minnesota Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Noah W. Wilcox, president, CEO and chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank and its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc., in Grand Rapids, Minn., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Announces 2020-21 Executive Committee
Noah W. Wilcox, president, CEO and chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank and its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc., in Grand Rapids, Minn., was elected ICBA chairman and serves as chairman of the ICBA Executive Committee and board of directors.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Comment Letter on NEPA
The Independent Community Bankers of America, is submitting this letter in response to the Council on Environmental Quality’s proposed rule to update its regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
March 10, 2020 |
News
Agriculture
ICBA Bancard Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Community Banks
ICBA Bancard, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, is celebrating its 35th anniversary during the 2020 ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando, March 8-12.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Payments
ICBA Bancard and Ondot Announce Partnership
ICBA Bancard®, the payments subsidiary of ICBA, announced today an agreement with Ondot Systems for a white label version of Card App. Through the agreement, community banks can offer their customers the latest digital experiences, providing convenience, transparency and control over their credit and debit cards.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Credit Cards Debit Cards
ICBA’s Romero Rainey: Embrace Your Collective Strength
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey reminded community bankers of their unified power to effect change for the benefit of local communities nationwide.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Susan Sullivan Joins ICBA as Vice President, Congressional Relations
ICBA Statement on Iowa Rejecting Credit Union-Bank Deal
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Iowa Division of Banking decision to block a credit union acquisition of a community bank.
March 04, 2020 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
How the world's banks are using the IoT
Across the globe, banks and fintechs are experimenting with web-connected devices—collectively, the Internet of Things (IoT). While some experiments have worked and some have failed, their efforts offer a glimpse into what’s possible with connected devices.
March 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Payments
What you need to know about instant issue cards
Luckily for the many community bankers who are considering instant issue cards this year, adoption of the service has never been easier thanks to new technology. But community banks should ensure best practices for protecting cardholders and staying compliant.
March 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA makes news for turning up heat on credit unions
This week’s ICBA pushback against credit union advocacy meetings in Washington is making news.
February 28, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Comment Letter to the Fed and FDIC on RFI Concerning CAMELS Ratings
The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates the opportunity to respond to a request for information from the FDIC and the Federal Reserve regarding the consistency of ratings assigned by the banking agencies under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, commonly referred to as the CAMELS ratings.
February 27, 2020 |
News
Deposit Insurance
Mitigate Fraud and Increase Profitability
In today’s card risk environment, your bank needs a comprehensive fraud strategy that includes cardholder education backed by powerful fraud prevention and detection technology.
February 21, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Fraud
Your ACE in the Hole: Optimize Your Credit Card Program Today
A banker asked me recently how to increase the profits of his bank’s credit card program. This Midwest bank had been issuing cards for more than a decade, but recent growth had been stagnant, and the banker was looking for strategies to improve the portfolio.
February 21, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Leverage the Power of AI to Predict Delinquencies
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic across all lines of business in all industries, and banking is no exception. How an institution views AI’s place in its organization varies from one bank to the next.
February 21, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments
ICBA Promotes Lilly Thomas to Executive Vice President
The Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced Lilly Thomas’ promotion to executive vice president and senior regulatory counsel, effective March 1, 2020.
February 19, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Applauds National Taxpayers Union Call for Credit Union Hearings
The Independent Community Bankers of America applauded the National Taxpayers Union for joining its call for Congressional oversight hearings in the face of mounting evidence suggesting credit unions have outgrown their tax-exempt status.
February 19, 2020 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
CGCIV Letter SEC Proxy Advisor
The Corporate Governance Coalition for Investor Value strongly supports the proposed rules issued by the SEC on November 5th entitled “Amendments to Exemptions from the Proxy Rules for Proxy Voting Advice.”
February 06, 2020 |
News
Advocacy
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