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Past innovations offer insights on instant payments: blog

A new blog post from ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio reviews the evolution of digital payments and lessons for the current conversation about instant payments.
May 24, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments Payments 

Global securities watchdog proposes guidelines for crypto regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commissions published a consultation report with its proposed policy recommendations for regulating crypto markets as securities.
May 24, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Digital Assets 

Gruenberg: Efforts to expand banking access making an impact

FDIC research suggests that efforts to connect unbanked consumers to the banking system are having an effect, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said.
May 24, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness FDIC 

Bowman: Policy response to bank failures shouldn’t undermine tiered regulation

Policymakers should ensure the response to recent bank failures does not undermine regulatory tailoring and risk-based supervision, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
May 22, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Compliance 

Wholesale CBDC could speed cross-border payments: N.Y. Fed report

A wholesale central bank digital currency could enable faster, simultaneous, and safer cross-border payments, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
May 22, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

House panel meeting this week on FHFA, megabanks

While the Senate is not in session this week, the House Financial Services Committee has two hearings scheduled.
May 22, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

Julie Bauer: Hotel hero

The assistant vice president of $1.6 billion-asset First Citizens Bank in Mason City, Iowa, is the chair of a local fundraiser that benefits the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright–designed hotel in the world.
May 18, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Clinton Savings Bank’s animal rescue

Clinton Savings Bank's has supported Animal Adventures, an exotic animal rescue in Bolton, Mass., for more than 25 years. The Bank's recent donation will help the organization continue its mission of protecting animals.
May 17, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA to Congress: SBA Should Pause 7(a) Rule

ICBA today told Congress that the Small Business Administration should pause new rules lifting the moratorium on the number of non-federally regulated institutions, including nonbank fintech companies, that can make loans under its 7(a) program.
May 17, 2023 | Press Release   Lending 

Member Benefits: TCM Bank's suite of credit programs

Need help building or expanding your bank’s credit services? TCM Bank, N.A. can help your community bank grow with a well-rounded selection of personal and business credit cards.
May 16, 2023 | Independent Banker  

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