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Gensler: SEC regs apply to securities-backed crypto assets

Jul 23, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said securities regulations apply to platforms that offer crypto tokens or other products that are priced off the value of securities and operate like derivatives.

Georgia Community Banker Named Chairman of ICBA Securities Board of Directors

Jun 11, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc., the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced the election of Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., as chairman of the ICBA Securities board of directors.

Minority bank webinar on evaluating capital opportunities

Feb 22, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA, ICBA Securities, and Vining Sparks are hosting a complimentary webinar for FDIC-designated Minority Depository Institutions on evaluating unsolicited interest from investors to provide capital and funding.

Senators join ICBA opposition to securities filings change

Oct 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
A group of Senate Banking Committee members joined ICBA in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposal to raise the threshold over which institutional investment managers are required to file quarterly Form 13F reports.

ICBA opposes threshold change on securities filings

Sep 29, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA filed a comment letter opposing the SEC's proposal to raise the threshold over which institutional investment managers are required to file quarterly Form 13F reports.

ICBA Securities Announces New Board Member

Jul 28, 2020 | Press Release
ICBA Securities, the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced that Jerry Walker, president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico, was elected to the ICBA Securities board of directors.