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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Community bankers take the high road

Independent Banker

Regulators have issued a proposed rule to reduce capital levels for global systemically important bank holding companies and their federally insured subsidiaries. Meanwhile, some members of Congress are asking the Federal Reserve to eliminate a capital surcharge on the megabanks. Where I’ll be this month.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s continue to push the boundaries

Independent Banker

It’s always great to be with fellow community bankers, and now, as ICBA president and CEO, our members! It could be something as simple as making a loan to a new kind of business in your community, or bringing in a new technology. at The Venture Center for our Demo Day of the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator, and in Memphis, Tenn.,

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

Anticipating what’s new for your community bank’s next field examination. This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. From a “safety and soundness perspective, banks have really focused on strengthening their balance sheets.”.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. American Bank, National Association.