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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.
Fed hosting FedNow town hall this month
The Federal Reserve said it is hosting a town hall meeting this month on the FedNow Service.
August 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments Faster Payments
Derek Williams: Part of the Family
A bank that demonstrates it truly understands and cares about individual needs will create a meaningful relationship with that employee and strengthen retention in the process.
August 09, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA request for 1071 relief makes headlines
ICBA’s actions to challenge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Section 1071 final rule and seek injunctive relief for community banks is making headlines.
August 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FHFA responds to ICBA concerns with new credit score models
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it is considering adjustments to its plan for transitioning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to new credit score models following outreach from ICBA and other groups.
August 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
ICBA releases updated guide for August recess meetings
ICBA released an updated version of its “Meetings on Main Street” guide to help community bankers host members of Congress during the August congressional recess.
August 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Fed updates policy on supervising stablecoins, novel activities
The Federal Reserve Board released additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees, including stablecoin activity.
August 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
OCC issues guidance on legal lending limit
The OCC issued guidance on the applicability of the legal lending limit to purchased loans.
August 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
9 Ways for Community Banks to Cut Expenses
As the start of the fiscal year approaches, it’s a great opportunity for community banks to revisit vendor contracts, technology and more to limit expenses. We asked experts for their top tips on cutting costs and increasing revenue.
August 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Rebeca Romero Rainey: A Tried-and-True Business Model
So much of what we’ve seen in the last six months is banks doubling down on what they’re good at doing: helping their customers and communities in ways
that nobody else can.
August 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA requests 1071 relief in court filings, CFPB letter
As part of ICBA’s efforts to ensure a recent court decision granting temporary injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule applies to all community banks, ICBA on Friday filed a motion and complaint calling on the court to invalidate the final rule and enjoin the CFPB from enforcing it.
August 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB Compliance
Agencies release report on top routinely exploited vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a report on last year’s top routinely exploited vulnerabilities.
August 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
FDIC issues new cease-and-desist letter on deposit insurance claims
The FDIC issued a new letter demanding that a nonbank crypto entity cease making false or misleading representations about deposit insurance.
August 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Insurance
ICBA offers summary on large bank capital proposal
ICBA released a summary of a recently released interagency proposed rule to strengthen regulatory capital standards on large banks.
August 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Member Milestones: Keeping the Community Bank Spirit Alive
Each year, ICBA recognizes member banks celebrating significant anniversaries: 100, 125, 150 or 175 years. Each has a story that proves why these community banks remain staples of their towns and cities to this day.
August 04, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Urges Court and CFPB to Grant Relief from 1071 Small-Business Rule
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Texas First Bank today filed a motion and complaint calling on a federal court to declare that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule is invalid and unenforceable and seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.
August 04, 2023 |
Press Release
CFPB
Independent Banker magazine wins 2023 Content Marketing Award for Top Association Publication
ICBA Independent Banker magazine was named the winning association publication in the 2023 Content Marketing Awards.
August 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Minneapolis Fed: Higher rates affect least profitable ag producers most
A recent article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis explains how higher interest rates affect the farm sector.
August 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
ICBA issues summary on large bank capital proposal
ICBA released a summary of a recently released interagency proposed rule to strengthen regulatory capital standards on large banks.
August 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Risk
CFOs' Tips on a Changing Environment
Community bank chief financial officers are currently facing one of the most challenging environments in decades. Rising interest rates have raised the cost of funds considerably, inflation remains stubbornly high and many economists believe that a recession is likely either late this year or next year. Independent Banker recently spoke with community bank CFOs to see how they are helping their banks flourish in this environment.
August 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Regulators update BSA/AML exam manual
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council announced updated sections and related examination procedures in its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual.
August 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Independent Banker
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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