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Letter Urging Congress to Pass Pro-Community Bank Provisions

ICBA sent a letter to members of the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee urging them to adopt the community bank regulatory relief provisions of H.R. 6644, which garnered overwhelming bipartisan support with a vote of 390-9, in housing legislation currently being considered. ICBA said the provisions in Title VI of H.R. 6644 would enable community banks to better serve local families, small businesses, and underserved communities without compromising financial stability.


Letter to Senate on Changes to Section 705 of the ROAD to Housing Act

ICBA sent a letter to senators encouraging them to change to Section 705 of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 to ensure the provision would not apply to loans originated and retained by lenders such as community banks.



ICBA Announces 2026-27 Executive Committee, West Virginia Banker Elected Chairman

ICBA announced the election of its 2026-27 executive committee during the 2026 ICBA LIVE national convention in San Diego.


ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act includes ICBA-supported provisions to tailor regulations to the lower risk profile of community banks, ease excessive capital requirements

New from ICBA Education: Digital Assets Webinar Series

Digital assets are influencing the future of finance, making this an ideal time for community banks to build their knowledge. This five-part webinar series equips community bankers with a fundamental understanding of digital assets, from basic concepts to strategic implications.

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Pull Back the Curtain on Big Credit Unions

Big credit unions present themselves as community champions—while accountability, tax fairness, and consumer choice quietly disappear.

See what’s really happening behind the act.

We’re in San Diego this week to power the future of community banking. Bold ideas. Real strategy. Meaningful connections. It’s all happening right now.

Get a look into ICBA LIVE on LIVE TV and follow the conversation on social media using #ICBALIVE.

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ICBA Events

Understanding Your Bank Financial Statements and CAMELS Ratings

Bank financial statements differ from those of most businesses. Loans are classified as assets, while deposits are considered liabilities. This distinction can lead to confusion. During this comprehensive overview of the balance sheet and income statement, learn about key performance indicators that you must understand to accurately assess your bank's performance and compare it to competitors! This webinar also includes a detailed explanation of the CAMELS rating system and key ratios that can be used to make a preliminary evaluation of your bank. Learning Objectives: Be familiar with the balance sheet and income statement. Understand the key performance indicators that are important to assess your bank and its competition. Gain knowledge of the CAMELS rating system. Duration: 90 minutes Presented live and recorded on 3/19/26.
Mar 19, 2026  | 
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    ICBA Community Bank Briefing Q1 2026

    Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights. The 75-minute briefing will include details about regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway and across the U.S. We want to hear from you; participants are encouraged to bring questions to the briefing as the ICBA experts will answer questions from community bankers during the Q&A session. ICBA experts will discuss: Market Structure Legislation and stablecoin regulation Community Bank regulatory relief legislation and regulation Farm bill BSA Fraud Fed payment services Topics subject to change based on current events. Duration: 75 minutes Presented live and recorded on 03/19/26.
    Mar 19, 2026  | 
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    Developing an Effective Marketing Plan

    Many banks struggle to create a marketing strategy that truly connects opportunities with organizational goals. This session shows you how to bridge that gap by exploring proven methods for aligning opportunities and balancing investments in branding, advertising, and community engagement. You’ll gain practical tools for assessing your current efforts and develop actionable plans that deliver measurable results. Leave with a clear roadmap to elevate your bank’s marketing impact. Learning Objectives: Identify and align growth opportunities with organizational goals to strengthen your bank’s marketing impact. Assess the role of branding, advertising, and community engagement. Apply practical tools to analyze current efforts, create a results-driven roadmap, and elevate overall marketing impact. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 03/24/26.
    Mar 24, 2026  | 
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  • Marketing Data and Analytics

    Red Flags 101: Identifying Fraud and Money Laundering Risks

    Community banks play a critical role in safeguarding the financial system, and identifying potential fraud and money laundering activity is a core part of that responsibility. This webinar will walk through common red flags seen in community banking from unusual customer behavior to suspicious transaction patterns and discuss tools to help identify them. We’ll discuss practical processes, monitoring techniques, and real-world examples to help you strengthen your bank’s ability to identify and respond to emerging risks. Learning Objectives Identify common fraud and money laundering red flags. Recognize behavioral, transactional, and documentation related indicators that may signal suspicious activity. Apply practical techniques to detect red flags using existing bank systems and customer interactions. Distinguish between normal customer activity and patterns that warrant further investigation or escalation. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 03/25/26.
    Mar 25, 2026  | 
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  • Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Act (BSA/AML) Compliance

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    Discover the leading topics in community banking, highlighted by data on what matters most to bankers and expert insights from ICBA’s executives on emerging industry trends.

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    “Check fraud is a growing threat that puts your customers' financial security at risk—staying informed and implementing preventative measures is crucial for protecting your institution and upholding trust in the banking industry.”

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    About the Independent Community Bankers of America

    ICBA powers the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation so that community banks can continue to strengthen, invest, and provide opportunities for the people and families in the communities they serve.

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    Amplifying Advocacy

    We champion community bank advocacy in Washington to ensure your voice is heard. 

    By working with our affiliated state banking associations and the nation’s community bankers, we have a proven track record of advancing and achieving pro-community bank policies and regulatory reform.

     

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    Elevating Education

    We provide high-caliber courses, live events, webinars, resources, certifications, and programs that power the potential of community bankers at all levels.

    By making learning personal, practical, fun, and community bank specific, we fuel individual, team, bank, and community prosperity.

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    Infusing Innovation

    We understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for community banks. 

    Our innovation programming designed for community banks helps you navigate your innovation journey and remain profitable, efficient, and competitive. 

     

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