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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.
Operation HOPE Honors Wolters Kluwer with Longstanding Partnership Award
For-purpose Organization Recognizes Company for over 10 years of Helping Provide Financial Literacy to Young People in Underserved Communities.
March 29, 2018 |
News
F&M Bank Announces Promotions
F&M Bank Announces Promotions March 21, 2018
March 22, 2018 |
News
United Bankers’ Bank Announces Promotions
William C. Rosacker, President and CEO of United Bankers’ Bank has announced the
promotion of five employees.
March 20, 2018 |
News
Mary Jepperson Named to Stearns Bank Board of Directors
Award-winning financial strategist brings unique qualifications to Stearns Bank.
March 19, 2018 |
News
ICBA Announces 2018-19 Executive Committee
ICBA today announced the election of its 2018-19 Executive Committee during its 2018 national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE, in Las Vegas.
March 16, 2018 |
Press Release
New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Build on Our Strong Foundation
Timothy K. Zimmerman, CEO of Standard Bank in Monroeville, Pa., who becomes chairman of ICBA, encouraged ICBA Community Banking LIVE 2018 national convention attendees to leverage their political might to fight for additional reforms.
March 16, 2018 |
Press Release
ICBA/Travelex Celebrate 35 Years Serving Community Banks
ICBA today recognized the 35th anniversary of its strategic relationship with Travelex during the 2018 ICBA national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE®.
March 13, 2018 |
Press Release
Farmer Mac Reports 2017 Results and Announces 61% Dividend Increase
The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, which included $1.6 billion in net new business volume growth that brought total outstanding business volume to $19.0 billion as of December 31, 2017.
March 08, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Inside the new style of leadership
Successful community bank leaders inspire from the top while putting the team first. Here’s how.
March 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Focus: The Right to Financial Privacy Act
What community bankers need to know about protecting and disclosing customers’ financial records.
March 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
What Merchants Are Looking For In 2018
3-D SECURE 2.0 FAQs
3DS 2.0 Authentication Is Coming!
SOUTHERN FIRST REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2017.
January 23, 2018 |
News
EDUCATION LENDER EXPANDS CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES
To meet the rising costs of postsecondary education, iHELP Student Loans has made financing more available to all borrowers with student loan debt.
January 22, 2018 |
News
Gerrish’s Musings on the new tax act, an unusual bank closure, boards being held hostage & more
CCB ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGERS AT THEIR JAMESTOWN AND DUNKIRK LOCATIONS
CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Connor and Tricia Moore to its management team. Both new managers hold the title of Assistant Vice President, Business Development and Lending. Sean heads up CCB’s Jamestown branch, while Tricia assumes leadership of the Dunkirk office.
January 19, 2018 |
News
2017 Donations New Tripoli Bank
Since 1909 New Tripoli Bank has been committed to helping our community.
January 19, 2018 |
News
Rural Development
U.S. Banks’ Concerns with Compliance, Risk Management on the Rise According to Wolters Kluwer Indicator
Wolters Kluwer today announced results of its annual Regulatory and Risk Management Indicator survey of U.S. banks and credit unions, showing that regulatory compliance and risk management concerns have inched up three percent over 2016 results.
January 04, 2018 |
News
Cybersecurity
Bureau Raises Regulation C Thresholds
The Bureau raised the HMDA Regulation C asset-size threshold from $44 million to $45 million as of Dec. 31, 2017.
January 03, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB Issues HMDA Resources
CFPB launches HMDA Check Digit Tool & Rate Spread Calculator
January 03, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Community banks get creative with unused branch space
As branch square-footage requirements shrink, community banks are reserving extra space for everything from community events to small-business meetings.
January 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
ICBAs State of Community Banking survey results are in
Our annual State of Community Banking Survey of ICBA member banks shows that growth is the name of the game in 2018. You’re planning to achieve that growth through creating efficiencies, introducing new technology like loan origination software and investing in digital marketing. Read on for more insights from our respondents.
January 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Servicemember Foreclosure Sunset Date Extended
Military personnel will receive certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act through Dec. 31, 2019, due to legislation signed into law on Tuesday.
December 15, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
TFNB Expands Charity Champions, Hires Former CRU Exec to Head Bank’s Community Outreach
Meridian Bank Rings Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell
Meridian Bank Chairman and CEO Chris Annas joined with members of Meridian senior management to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell on Friday, December 1st at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event marked the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol MRBK.
December 07, 2017 |
News
ICBA Thanks Senate Committee for Passing Community Bank Regulatory Relief
ICBA thanked the Senate Banking Committee for advancing bipartisan legislation to stimulate local economic growth by providing much-needed community bank regulatory relief.
December 05, 2017 |
Press Release
Regulatory Relief
ICBA Statement on Nomination of Jelena McWilliams for FDIC Chairman
Scott Heitkamp, ICBA chairman and president and CEO of ValueBank Texas in Corpus Christi, and Camden R. Fine, ICBA president and CEO, issued the following statement on the nomination of Jelena McWilliams for Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairman.
December 01, 2017 |
Press Release
FDIC
Jelena McWilliams Nominated for FDIC Chairman
President Donald Trump nominated Jelena McWilliams for chairman of the FDIC.
December 01, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators FDIC
Gerrish’s Musings on excess capital, BHC benefits, friendlier regulators & more
Labor Department Extends Fiduciary Rule Deadline
ICBA filed a lawsuit on behalf of community banks against Equifax Inc. for its breach of 145.5 million consumer records and 209,000 payment cards
November 29, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Labor
Beyond Sentimentality - Why recognizing milestones is good for business
There are occasions that make us smile or tug at our heartstrings, like a child’s first step or a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, and there are milestones that become part of our history such as the Iowa Civil Rights Act in 1884 which was the first in the country to focus on prohibiting discrimination.
November 20, 2017 |
News
ICBA Extends iHELP Relationship for Community Bank Issued Student Loans
ICBA has extended its Preferred Service Provider relationship with iHELP to help students and their families cover the gap between the cost of education and other financial resources such as scholarships, grants and federal student loans.
November 17, 2017 |
Press Release
Consumer Lending
CFPB Publishes Payday Loan Rule in Federal Register
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published its "Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans," rule in today's Federal Register.
November 17, 2017 |
News
Compliance
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Brooks Crandell, Senior Trust Officer
Camelback, AZ – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Brooks Crandell as a Senior Trust Officer. Brooks comes to FIB&T with many years working in Trust Services. His primary responsibilities at FIB&T will be to provide the necessary Trust resources and knowledge to First Intentional Bank & Trust customers. Brooks will be located at our Camelback, Arizona (2231 E Camelback Rd Suite 107) branch.
November 17, 2017 |
News
ICBA Statement on House Passage of Tax Reform Bill
ICBA President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued a statement on today’s House passage of the pro-growth Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1).
November 16, 2017 |
Press Release
Taxes & Budget
ICBA Statement on Confirmation of Otting as Comptroller of the Currency
ICBA President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued a statement on Joseph Otting’s confirmation as comptroller of the currency.
November 16, 2017 |
Press Release
OCC
Southern First Bank Expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead Market
Greenville, South Carolina – November 14, 2017 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North Atlanta market. The Bank is operating as a full service office in Two Lenox Tower, temporarily, and will relocate to its permanent location in early 2018 on the ground floor of 309 East Paces Ferry Road (formerly known as the Aaron’s Rents building), in the heart of the Buckhead business district.
November 15, 2017 |
News
ICBA Announces Staff Promotions
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced the following staff promotions, which go into effect immediately.
November 13, 2017 |
Press Release
Boiling Springs Savings Bank Passes $3 Million Milestone with Innovative Philanthropic Program
Boiling Springs Savings Bank, which has provided sound financial services to individuals and businesses for nearly 80 years, and grown to become one of northern New Jersey’s largest savings banks, has achieved a major charitable milestone with its popular, award-winning Community Alliance Program (CAP). Offering customers cost-free ways to support their favorite local non-profits, the program recently surpassed the impressive $3 million mark in terms of overall donations.
November 13, 2017 |
News
Next Gen Security: 3-D Secure 2.0
What exactly is encryption, and how does it work?
Whether data is in storage or being beamed across the internet, the security expert’s motto is “Encryption everywhere” to ensure that information is safe. But what exactly is it, and how does it protect customer data?
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Internal audit: in-house or third-party?
An internal audit reveals opportunities for improvement across the board, making your community bank safer and more efficient. Take a look at the pros and cons of conducting an internal audit in-house versus outsourcing to a third-party firm.
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Timeline: 180 years of banking technology
A look at the history of retail banking technology—and where it’s going.
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Kinderhook Bank Appoints Harry Kabalian, Chief Financial Officer
Bank of Ann Arbor Honors Area Vets – Announces Three Initiatives
ICBA Bancard Is Your On-ramp for Faster Payments
Chelsea Groton Bank Ranked A 5-Star Superior Bank
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Keri Landry, Card Services Manager
Bank of McKenney and CCB Bankshares, Inc. announce regulatory approvals for proposed merger
Bank of McKenney (“McKenney”) (OTC Pink: BOMK) and CCB Bankshares, Inc. (“CCB”) (OTC Pink: CZYB), parent company of Citizens Community Bank, announce receipt of regulatory approvals from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission and The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the previously announced proposed merger of equals between the two banks.
October 13, 2017 |
News
County National Bank Supports Area 29 Special Olympics
Red River Bank - Educating the Community One Person at a Time
Rick Hutchison Joins Arundel Federal Savings Bank Residential Lending Team
ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued the following statement on today’s congressional testimony from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Melvin Watt.
October 03, 2017 |
Press Release
Federal Housing Finance Agency Housing Finance/GSEs
Hanson Foundation Surpasses $50 Million in Awarded Funds
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