ICBA Statement on FDIC Report on Signature Bank of New York
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA issued the following statement from President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report on Signature Bank of New York. “The FDIC report on the failure of Signature Bank of New York demonstrates the risks the crypto industry poses of contaminating the banking system and shines light on the…
ICBA Banker Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee
Announces Proposal to Establish New USDA Express Loan Program WASHINGTON, — The ICBA has proposed a new USDA Express program to a Senate Agriculture subcommittee at a hearing focused on credit and risk management provisions in a new farm bill. Gus Barker, chairman of ICBA’s Agriculture and Rural Committee and the president and CEO of…
ICBA Statement on Fed Report on Silicon Valley Bank
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA issued the following statement from President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey on the Federal Reserve report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. “ICBA appreciates Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr’s thorough and candid review of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. However, the Federal Reserve’s admission that its supervisors failed to take…
ICBA Welcomes KlariVis as Newest Preferred Service Provider
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA has selected KlariVis as its newest Preferred Service Provider. KlariVis, an ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program alumni, aggregates high-value, actionable bank data into intuitive, interactive dashboards for more informed decisioning. “KlariVis was a clear standout during last year’s ThinkTECH Accelerator program, earning MVP honors for providing easy access to key performance metrics…
ICBA Appoints Sam Mayper VP of Congressional Relations
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA has named Sam Mayper as vice president of congressional relations. In this role he will assist ICBA’s lobbying team to advocate policy positions before key legislative policymakers and highlight the important role of the nation’s community banks before industry stakeholders. “Sam is a seasoned financial services professional who is respected and…
Incoming ICBA Chairman Derek Williams: Community Banking Light Continues to Burn Bright
HONOLULU — Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Chairman Derek Williams urged community banks attending ICBA LIVE to fuel a legacy of compassion, courage and commitment that attracts and inspires others and illuminates the path forward. “Very simply, light dispels darkness. And it doesn’t work the other way,” said Williams, who serves as president…
ICBA Selects the Plateau Group as a Preferred Service Provider for Payment Protection Insurance
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA has announced the continuation of its long-standing affiliation with the Plateau Group, first established through its partnership with ICBA Reinsurance, as ICBA’s newest Preferred Service Provider. Participating community banks will have an opportunity to invest in Plateau Group’s reinsurance company, and gain access to an assortment of payment protection products to…
ICBA Bancard Names Executive Vice President of Client Engagement and Business Development
WASHINGTON — ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the ICBA, has announced Alicia Marrone as executive vice president of client engagement and business development. In this role, Marrone will help community bank clients maximize card portfolio performance while growing ICBA Bancard’s business. “We are pleased to welcome Alicia, a results-oriented and respected payments professional, to…
Community Bank-Focused Advocacy, Innovation, Education Will Light the Way
HONOLULU — During her keynote speech at ICBA LIVE, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey told community bankers that ICBA’s advocacy, education and innovative efforts are driven by community banks’ passion to succeed for their customers and communities. Carrying the convention theme of “Light the Fire. Light the Way,” Romero Rainey outlined several community…
ICBA Denounces Remarks from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Bailouts for Systemically Risky Institutions
WASHINGTON, — ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on testimony from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that uninsured deposits will be protected only at depository institutions that pose systemic risks to the financial system. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks denounce today’s statements from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that uninsured deposits will…