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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.
CFPB launches 1071 technical support program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a technical support program to help financial institutions implement and comply with its newly released Section 1071 final rule.
April 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
6 ways community banks can build a better onboarding experience
The first few weeks of an employee starting a new job are pivotal in terms of how they’ll connect to the bank and their role. We spoke with community bankers about how they perfected their onboarding processes.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Community banks putting community first
Community banks do more than meet the financial needs of their customers and communities. They go above and beyond to make a difference in revitalizing, building and serving their communities. Here, we look at what three community banks are doing to improve the lives of the people they serve.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: The importance of outreach
Through national advertising, media relations outreach, social media and more, we will differentiate community banks in the hearts and minds of Americans.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Community Bank Month Highlights Benefits and Differentiators at Important Time
In recognition of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are reminding consumers of the benefits of banking locally with a community bank.
April 05, 2023 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
CFPB issues guidance on abusive conduct
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a policy statement that explains the legal prohibition on abusive conduct in consumer financial markets and summarizes precedent.
April 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Aaron Stetter: Return to Capitol Hill
The 2023 ICBA Capital Summit is next month. Here’s a peek at what you can expect from the premier community bank advocacy event.
April 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Meet ICBA's 2023/24 board of directors
With many important legislative and regulatory changes on the horizon, the 2023/24 ICBA board of directors is ready to step up for community bankers across the country. They spoke to us about the importance of grassroots advocacy and how community banks can leverage technology to serve customers.
April 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
FinCEN reports on business email compromise in the real estate sector
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an analysis on patterns and trends identified in Bank Secrecy Act data relating to business email compromise in the real estate sector in 2020 and 2021.
April 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Hsu says overdraft practices pose UDAP risks
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said not all overdraft fees present equal compliance risks and spotlighted “authorize positive, settle negative” and re-presentment fees as particularly risky.
April 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Launches National Campaign: Now More Than Ever, Community Banks Are the Best Financial Choice for Consumers
With banking news making national headlines, ICBA is delivering a powerful and timely message to consumers: Where you choose to bank matters, and community banks are best positioned to serve your financial needs.
April 03, 2023 |
Press Release
Deposit Insurance
ICBA Hires Sam Mayper as Vice President of Congressional Relations
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the hire of Sam Mayper as vice president of congressional relations.
April 03, 2023 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Member Benefits: ICBA's national public awareness campaign
At ICBA LIVE 2023, ICBA announced the launch of its national public awareness campaign targeting millennials, who now present a significant market opportunity for community banks.
March 30, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA to CFPB: Failure to Exempt Community Banks in Final 1071 Reporting Rule Raises Significant Privacy Concerns
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing data collection and reporting requirements for small-business loans.
March 30, 2023 |
Press Release
Compliance
ICBA Supports White House Call for Community Bank Exemption from Replenishing Deposit Insurance Fund
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s White House announcement on community banks and the Deposit Insurance Fund.
March 30, 2023 |
Press Release
Deposit Insurance
ICBA, State Affiliates Urge CFPB to Improve Mortgage Disclosures
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and 42 affiliated state banking associations today called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to approve a proposed template that would improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules.
March 29, 2023 |
Press Release
Compliance
CFPB says TILA doesn’t preempt state disclosure laws
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said state disclosure laws covering lending to businesses in California, New York, Utah, and Virginia are not preempted by the federal Truth in Lending Act.
March 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA to Congress: CFPB Should Delay 1071 Rule as Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to delay the release of its final rule implementing Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements until the Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of the agency’s funding structure.
March 28, 2023 |
News
Compliance Data Security/Fraud
ICBA offers custom op-ed distinguishing community banks
ICBA is offering community bankers a new customizable op-ed to help differentiate community banks from larger and riskier financial institutions.
March 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
FinCEN publishes guidance on beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published its first set of guidance materials to help small businesses understand upcoming beneficial ownership information reporting requirements taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
March 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
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