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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Ahead of Senate vote, ICBA urges passage of reg relief bill
CFPB rescinds Reg B advisory
Congress reaches housing deal with ICBA-advocated community bank relief provisions
OCC revises its minority depository institution definition
FHFA requests authority to take on mortgage market fraud
New article shares AI success stories
Six community bank advocacy successes of 2026—and key challenges that remain
As Senate works to take up housing bill, ICBA continues urging grassroots outreach
ICBA CRA Solutions Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with Tips to Help Consumers Fight Financial Exploitation
Barron’s spotlights community bank hallmarks, ICBA’s credit union campaign
FinCEN issues updated guidance on fraud-related info sharing
ICBA seeks clarifications in Treasury rule restricting federal use of paper checks
OCC proposes info collection under GENIUS Act
ICBA campaign on crypto threat generating headlines
ICBA, state groups urge stronger Clarity Act stablecoin yield prohibition
ICBA backs Nacha proposal to include Treasury bureau in ACH registry
Regulators issue final rule on establishing interagency data standards
ICBA offers community bank AI perspective at Senate hearing
FSB proposes policies for responsible bank AI adoption
FDIC’s Hill previews proposed updates to resolution planning, assessments
ICBA Launches Advocacy Campaign to Protect Main Street Communities from Crypto Threat
ICBA launches campaign to protect Main Street from crypto threat
ICBA: GENIUS Act rulemaking must not harm lending to local communities
ICBA offering community bank AI perspective at Senate hearing
ICBA to regulators: AML/CFT rules must be tailored
ICBA, others: Further capping interchange fees would hurt consumers
Federal agencies issue advisories on immigration status
ICBA, ICBC commend Colorado veto of interchange bill
Regulators report to Congress on community bank relief efforts
SBA doubles cumulative 7(a), 504 loan limit
Lack of consumer support and trust in crypto reinforces ICBA calls for policy pause
ICBA, ICBC Commend Colorado Governor for Vetoing Unworkable Interchange Bill
ICBA Releases Community Banker Guide on Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness
ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security
Nominations Open for 2026's Best Community Banks to Work For Award
Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.
June 01, 2026 |
Independent Banker
Independent Banker Magazine Reveals 2026 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” List
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