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With a billion-dollar credit union announcing its second community bank acquisition in as many months, taxpayers continue subsidizing deals that reduce local lending. Congress should end the federal tax exemption for credit unions over $1B in assets. creditunionsrevealed.com/
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Communities are being promised a thoughtful transition and continued local commitment. Yet the announcement itself appears to reference a different credit union from a previous transaction. That's an odd way for those behind these deals to demonstrate attention to the communities they're seeking to serve. cuinsight.com/press-release/…
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Cyber insurance is a key part of operational resilience and AI is changing the risk landscape. Our new white paper helps community banks assess whether their coverage is keeping pace, with practical recommendations and 30 questions to ask insurers. Insights informed by community bank cybersecurity leaders.
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Advocacy that delivers results. The latest #IndependentBanker details how ICBA successfully pushed for key community bank provisions to be included in the final 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act before it became law. #OneMission independentbanker.org/w/icba…
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Community banking is built on relationships. Great to see @BankSanibel and a local business growing together. #BankLocally
It began as a restaurant & a dream 12 years ago. Our dear friends at Bruno's of Brooklyn have now opened Bruno's Italian Eatery & Market in Downtown Fort Myers, at the site of their original restaurant. Congrats to our customers who have become friends! 🎉ow.ly/6urx50ZPKC7
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130 years and still a perfect fit. 👖 Congratulations to @HoriconBank on an incredible anniversary and a legacy of community banking excellence. #banklocally
1996 to 2026: New decade, same denim, same commitment to our customers and communities. Today, we're proud to celebrate 130 years, adding three more decades of community banking, trusted relationships, and yes, still plenty of denim! #ThenAndNow #Throwback #DenimDays
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ICBA President and CEO @romerorainey was on Capitol Hill today sharing the community bank perspective with media outlets covering key issues impacting local communities.
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Great to host the Mississippi Bankers Association at ICBA today. Community bankers always have a place at ICBA when they're in Washington advocating for their communities and our industry. The perspectives shared today underscored what's at stake: ensuring community banks can continue supporting local businesses, families, and economies.
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On this day of remembrance, we honor the memory and resilience of September 11. Never forgotten.
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Stay informed on the latest policy updates impacting community banks—join ICBA's Q3 Community Bank Briefing September 17. Register now: icba.org/p/icba-community-ba…
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Federal banking regulators published FAQs on the use of state-issued driver’s licenses and other government-issued verifiable digital credentials for compliance with Customer Identification Program rules. More: occ.gov/news-issuances/bulle…
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The Fed’s Michelle Bowman raises important concerns with the CECL accounting standard. As we have said in meetings with FASB and the banking agencies since 2011, this approach to loan-loss provisioning does not fit the community bank lending model. wsj.com/opinion/how-to-make-…
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Community banks play a vital role in driving economic growth—recent discussions at the @FinancialCmte hearing emphasized reducing regulatory burdens and supporting these institutions. Hear insights from Florida Bankers Association CEO Kathleen Kraninger, who testified on the need for community bank relief. Watch here: financialservices.house.gov/…
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Join us October 28–29 for a virtual 2-Day Innovation Workshop, sponsored by @JH_Fintech, and explore practical approaches for driving innovation at your bank.
You'll gain insights on identifying high-impact opportunities, working with emerging technologies, and turning ideas into results through interactive sessions, case studies, and a panel featuring bank technology providers.
Save your seat today: icba.org/p/innovation-worksh…
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Celebrating the hard work and dedication of all workers today—wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day!
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Some marketers choose the role. Others get handed the keys and told, "Good luck." 🎸 Wherever you started, the Marketing Institute can help you build the skills, confidence, and certification to succeed in community bank marketing. icba.org/p/marketing-institu…
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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert urging financial institutions to be vigilant to digital asset investment scams perpetrated by overseas scam centers. fincen.gov/system/files/2026…
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See how these community banks are winning big through sports partnerships in the latest issue of #IndependentBanker: independentbanker.org/w/comm…
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"The recent easing of capital requirements for community banks could unleash tens of billions for reinvestment into small businesses and loans for families across this country," said @SecScottBessent at this week’s G20 finance ministers gathering: axios.com/2026/08/31/bessent…
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Community banks are fighting fraud through collaboration, innovation and action. Join us for the livestreamed Fraud Conference, Sept. 16-18, to explore emerging threats, policy changes and practical strategies you can put to work right away. Then continue the conversation with a deeper dive at #ICBALIVE 2027 icba.org/p/fraud-conference-…
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