FHFA seeks comment on proposed GSE offerings

Apr 19, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.

New Fraud and Compliance subgroups on ICBA Community

Apr 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.

House Financial Services Committee passes resolutions nullifying climate disclosure and credit card late fee rules

Apr 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22 vote along party lines.

Today: ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase

Apr 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is hosting a webinar featuring demonstrations of the latest solutions from several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni.

‘Pig butchering’ demands a policy response: ICBA blog

Apr 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With “pig butchering” scams depending on cryptocurrencies to defraud victims and launder the proceeds, policymakers must strengthen protections against the crypto sector, according to a new ICBA blog post.

ICBA expresses support for resolution markup

Apr 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA wrote to House leadership expressing support for the markup of two Congressional Review Act resolutions: H.J. Res. 122 and H.J. Res. 127.

Capital Summit registration deadline next week

Apr 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.

ICBA Promotes Financial Empowerment Through Financial Knowledge

Apr 15, 2024 | Press Release
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation's community banks are encouraging Americans to employ fiscally responsible habits and equip themselves with essential financial knowledge to seize control of their financial future.

Global securities group planning next steps on crypto rules

Apr 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The International Organization of Securities Commissions said it plans to build on its proposals on crypto markets and decentralized finance in the coming year.

ICBA continues urging calls on farm bill

Apr 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.

Deadline approaching for Capital Summit registration

Apr 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.

ICBA continues challenging legal push on data furnishers

Apr 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups filed a friend-of-the-court brief rebutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s continued assertions that consumer reporting agencies and furnishers are obligated to settle legal disputes.

ICBA, groups endorse challenge to credit card late fee rule

Apr 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups expressed support for House and Senate resolutions to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.

Treasury repeats call for new authorities to target crypto crime

Apr 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department reiterated its calls for Congress to grant the department additional tools to address illicit actors’ use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime.

Challenge to credit card late fee rule introduced in Senate

Apr 9, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
An ICBA-backed resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees was introduced in the Senate.

CFPB reports on credit reporting violations as it considers rulemaking

Apr 9, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report on accuracy problems in the credit reporting system.

ICBA Capital Summit this month

Apr 9, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.

ICBA polling shows Americans oppose credit card routing mandates

Apr 8, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, ICBA released polling that shows Americans oppose legislation to create credit card routing mandates.

SEC suspends ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule

Apr 8, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended the implementation of its ICBA-opposed final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures.

CFPB monitoring use of mortgage discount points

Apr 8, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is monitoring the increase in homebuyers paying “discount points” in recent years.