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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 introduces plan for new Congress and administration
ICBA today is unveiling its plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.
January 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA publishes Section 1033 guidebook
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
January 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB
Fed’s Barr stepping down as vice chair for supervision
The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.
January 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
Rebecca Kruse Named ICBA Payments President, Juan Costantini Joins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel
ICBA Payments®, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced that Rebecca Kruse has been appointed president.
January 06, 2025 |
Press Release
A call for fairness in credit union policies: new ICBA blog post
Following a record number of credit union acquisitions of community banks last year, ICBA is renewing its push for leveling the tax and regulatory playing field, according to a new ICBA blog post.
January 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday
The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will operate normally.
January 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according to a Main Street Matters blog post.
January 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.
January 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
January 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.
January 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025
2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.
January 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
After latest credit union acquisition, ICBA says policymakers must act
The record-extending 22nd credit union acquisition of a community bank in 2024 demands a response from policymakers, ICBA said following the announcement of the latest deal.
January 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.
January 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance FinCEN
Growth Goals: Navigating IPOs and OTC Trading
Is your community bank thinking about launching an initial public offering or over-the-counter trading of stocks to raise liquidity? The rewards could be great—but both options come with extra regulatory requirements and costs. Careful consideration is critical.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Smart Org Changes That Could Boost Your Bank’s Trajectory
As community banks face increased competition, emerging roles and employees’ desire for advancement, it could be the right time for your community bank to assess its organizational structure to make sure it’s set up efficiently and in a way that brings the whole team together. We hear from five community banks that have reconfigured their org charts to hone overall operations, reinforce culture and create opportunities for employees to succeed.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
2025 Lending Outlook: Cautious Optimism
Falling interest rates are expected to fuel borrowing activity at community banks. We examine the prospects for commercial, consumer/mortgage and ag lending in the new year.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Lending
4 Regulatory Developments Coming in 2025
Community bankers have a variety of new regulatory changes to prepare for in 2025, across agencies and banking functions. As always, forewarned is forearmed.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
2025 Community Bank CEO Outlook: Balancing Between Deposits and Loans
While the business of community banking is ongoing, a new year is always a good time to take stock of the challenges and opportunities ahead. We surveyed community bank presidents and CEOs about their plans for 2025—and found that those plans look very different from our last survey in 2022.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Michael Benedict: Make Portfolio Strategy Fun Again
Things are looking up for portfolio management in 2025.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Lance Noggle: It's Time to Bolster Cybersecurity Measures—Now and Forever
As the costs of data breaches continue to rise, it’s essential for community banks to access and use available federal cybersecurity tools for combating fraudsters and bad actors.
January 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
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