ICBA Newsroom
The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act
ICBA Congratulates Lawmakers for Enactment of Bipartisan Housing Law with Pro-Community Bank Policies
BNPL lender applies for ILC charter
Fed proposes risk-based AML requirements
Treasury announces full launch of Trump Accounts app
FedNow sees jump in volume, participation
Fed’s Bowman says AI regulations should be tailored to bank size, risk
ICBA push for credit unions 990s generates headlines
CDFI Fund publishes reference materials for program applicants
ICBA releases guide on partnering with law enforcement to combat fraud
ICBA urges Form 990s for credit unions following embezzlement scandal
ICBA Urges Policy Changes Following Embezzlement Scandal Rocking Tax-Exempt Credit Union Industry
ICBA releases guide on partnering with law enforcement to combat fraud
ICBA’s crypto campaign garners more headlines
ICBA-supported anti-fraud legislation advances
ICBA, Financial Crimes Investigators Release Guide on Partnerships to Combat Fraud
TCM Bank Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, today announced the election of Mark Harrell, president and CEO of CNB Bank Inc., in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. and David Saber, president and chairman of Park State Bank in Minneapolis, Minn., to the TCM Bank Board of Directors.
June 30, 2026 |
Press Release
Payments
Choosing the Best Business Banking Card: A Guide for Community Bankers
For community banks, helping business clients select the best business banking card isn’t just about convenience. It's about improving controls, reducing risk, and strengthening long-term relationships.
June 30, 2026 |
News
Credit Cards Payments
What the 2026 Credit Card Outlook Means for Community Bank Services
The U.S. credit card sector is heading into 2026 with a curious contradiction: consumer confidence remains shaky, yet spending and credit performance continue to hold steady.
June 30, 2026 |
News
Credit Cards Payments
Best Purchasing Credit Cards Explained | A Guide for Community Banks
As business clients look for faster, more controlled ways to manage spending, purchasing cards (p-cards) are becoming a valuable tool within commercial banking and treasury management conversations.
June 30, 2026 |
News
Credit Cards Payments Prepaid Cards
FDIC proposes reducing DIF assessments for community banks
FDIC proposes ICBA-advocated flexibility for banks to share CSI
Trump requests economic assistance for farmers
ICBA Supports FDIC Proposal to Lower Deposit Insurance Assessments for Community Banks
House passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill, sending it to the president
ICBA: Citizenship executive order shouldn’t burden community banks
FinCEN proposes further sanctions on Huione Group
Senate passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill; House vote expected soon
ICBA supports amendment governing merger of credit unions into banks
OCC proposes supervision framework for stablecoins’ AML/CFT programs
ICBA Applauds Final House Passage of Bipartisan Housing Bill with Pro-Community Bank Title
ICBA pushes for harmonization of cyber incident reporting rules
ICBA Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Housing Bill with Pro-Community Bank Provisions
South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board
Independent Banker
Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
Marketing Resource Center
Visit this page regularly for new customizable press releases, opeds, tutorials, sharable videos, tip sheets, and sample social media posts which are available exclusively for ICBA members.
Access the toolkit
Example Text
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA offers numerous specialty newsletters related to the community banking industry. Sign up for ICBA's daily email news bulletin for current and breaking industry news
Read Articles
Example Text
Subscribe to Independent Banker Magazine
Independent Banker® is the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, recognized as the number one source ICBA members rely on for community banking news.
Subscribe Now
Example Text
Manage Your Email Notifications and Subscriptions
Sign up to receive or manage your email messages from ICBA. Questions? Contact ICBA.
Subscribe Now
Example Text