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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA launching survey on recent regulatory changes
ICBA this week is launching a survey on the value of community banks, small-business lending, and the regulatory environment. The survey will inform a forthcoming ICBA report on the impact of recent regulatory changes, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rulemaking.
November 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Bancard Rebrands to ICBA Payments
ICBA Bancard, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today unveiled its new brand—ICBA Payments.
November 14, 2023 |
Press Release
ICBA supports proposed tax treatment for digital assets
ICBA expressed support for an Internal Revenue Service proposal designed to clarify the tax treatment of digital assets.
November 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA briefing on CRA rule this week
ICBA is slated to hold a complimentary briefing this week on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
Lindsay LaNore: Relishing Anticipation
There’s something about this time of year. The changing of the seasons, the anticipation of time spent with family and friends, the chance to pause and create memories. And when it comes to making positive changes, the end of the calendar year is also approaching, bringing with it resolutions.
November 14, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Grassroots key as Congress debates spending bills
With Congress working this week to advance funding bills to avoid a government shutdown ahead of Friday’s deadline, ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress on pressing legislative issues.
November 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters Compliance
Bowman reiterates CRA, interchange, climate concerns
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated her concerns with the community bank impact of regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule and other recent agency actions.
November 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
Luetkemeyer raises concerns with GSE credit score change
A key member of the House Financial Services Committee raised concerns with the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s plan to change credit report requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages.
November 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
8 Ways Community Banks Can Boost Small Business Lending
Small businesses and community banks are a perfect pairing. Community banks play a key role in giving small businesses needed capital and guidance so they can survive and thrive.
November 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Bank of Anguilla Weathers the Storm
In the wake of a destructive tornado in Mississippi, Bank of Anguilla continues to develop initiatives that will help people recover from the damage and return home.
November 10, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
FinCEN issues final rule on beneficial ownership identifiers
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule that specifies the circumstances in which a reporting company may report an entity’s FinCEN identifier in lieu of information about individual beneficial owners.
November 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FinCEN issues new SAR term for reporting export control evasion
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Bureau of Industry and Security issued a joint notice highlighting a new Suspicious Activity Report key term.
November 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Regulators target CRA, interchange, climate standards
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed concerns with the community bank impact of regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule and other recent agency actions.
November 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA, state groups request comment extension on 1033 proposal
ICBA and its affiliated state community banking associations called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the comment deadline on its proposal to implement standards for sharing consumer financial data under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
November 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA briefing next week on CRA final rule
ICBA is slated to hold a complimentary briefing next week on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Derek Williams: The Human Side of Banking
When I think about my blessings as a community banker, it comes down to our relationship model. In a society that has become increasingly disconnected, our model puts the human back into banking.
November 09, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
How to Talk to Customers About Crypto
Most of your customers might not be investing in crypto, but their money is at risk if they do. That’s why community banks should stay current on cryptocurrency developments and be prepared to offer information and advice.
November 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA Statement on Federal Home Loan Bank Report
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Housing Finance Agency report on the Federal Home Loan Banks.
November 07, 2023 |
Press Release
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Community Banker University now ICBA Education
ICBA announced the rebranding of Community Banker University to ICBA Education as part of the new ICBA brand, which launched last week.
November 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA opposes Labor Department overtime proposal
ICBA expressed strong opposition to a Labor Department proposal that would increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
November 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Labor
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Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
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