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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’s Bowman expects ongoing inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she expects inflation to remain elevated for “some time.”
May 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Paycheck Protection Program's Impact Four Years On
Community banks went above and beyond to help customers and noncustomers alike during the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) four years ago, and they continue to reap the benefits of that service. From new technology to new customers, learn how these community banks are riding the tailwinds of the PPP and nurturing the relationships that came from it.
May 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
FDIC, OCC detail merger proposals at House hearing
Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.
May 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FCC
FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.
May 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
Practical Tips for Community Bank Innovation
Innovation doesn’t just happen. It takes forethought, planning and follow-through. We spoke to community banks that have translated fresh ideas into a return on investment and asked them for their tips on building innovation into their normal operations.
May 03, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
FHLBank officials pledge to work with ICBA against harmful changes to system
Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Secondary Mortgage Market Secondary Mortgage Market
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey and Anne Balcer Named as Washingtonian’s Most Influential People
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy Anne Balcer were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential people feature.
May 02, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for congressional response
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Kari Mitchum: New NACHA Rules Strengthen Security of ACH System
Credit-push fraud in the ACH system has spurred the introduction of new rules from Nacha. With ICBA’s support, these new rules have changed how receiving institutions can address such fraud.
May 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Latest Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Policy Response
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 01, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions FDIC
Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA's Best-Performing Banks of 2024
These community banks hit their stride in 2024, and they intend to keep the momentum going with hard work, flexibility and the expertise they've built over their years of service.
May 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
FHFA releases fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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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