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EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes Friday

ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by this Friday’s deadline.
August 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Remaining Nimble Against a Litany of Regulation

It’s not about trying to buck guidance, but rather seeking to ensure appropriate regulation that provides suitable safeguards while retaining flexibility.
August 07, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Agencies request comment on data collection proposal

Federal financial regulators requested comment on a proposed rule that would establish data standards for certain information collections submitted to the agencies.
August 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes Friday

ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by this Friday’s deadline.
August 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

FHA publishes final rule on engagement with mortgagors in default

The Federal Housing Administration published a final rule to update a HUD regulation that requires mortgagees to meet in person with borrowers who are in default on their mortgage payments.
August 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA objects to FCC using Weiss Ratings for access to certain programs

ICBA told the Federal Communications Commission that Weiss Ratings is ill-suited for use as a gatekeeper for certain FCC programs.
August 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FCC 

OCC: Banks in Florida, Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby can close

The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida and Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby.
August 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Powering Potential: Fuel Your Team's Career Growth

ICBA Education’s Professional Development Planner provides clear direction for community banks aiming to support the career growth of their staff.
August 06, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Out of Office: Rich Ohnmacht

The executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer of $425 million‑asset Woodsboro Bank in Woodsboro, Md., shares his passion for the saxophone and what keeps him playing.
August 06, 2024 | Independent Banker  

6 Things to Consider Before Opening a New Branch

A new branch can present new opportunities for community banks—if you plan thoroughly and calculate the risk involved.
August 06, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance Growing the Community 

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