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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.
Credit union-bank acquisitions top 100
ICBA renewed its call for policymakers to examine the credit union tax exemption as the number of credit union-bank acquisitions passed 100.
August 27, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA to HUD: Disparate-impact rule must conform to court ruling
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to re-implement its 2013 rule on discriminatory effects.
August 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Top 100, ICBA Urges Washington to Act
With the number of tax-exempt credit union purchases of taxpaying community banks passing 100, the Independent Community Bankers of America is renewing its call for policymakers to examine the loophole contributing to these tax-subsidized acquisitions.
August 25, 2021 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Nacha ACH modernization rules effective next month
Nacha “Meaningful Modernization” changes to improve and simplify the ACH user experience are scheduled to take effect next month.
August 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ACH Payments
ICBA Names Dale Kraemer Vice President, Finance & Accounting
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Dale Kraemer has joined ICBA as vice president of finance and accounting.
August 24, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA offers hurricane resources
ICBA updated its Hurricane Preparedness resource center with the latest on Hurricane Grace and Tropical Storm Henri.
August 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
CFPB issues credit card data-submission specifications
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new technical specifications for complying with credit card agreement and data submission requirements under TILA and the CARD Act (Regulation Z).
August 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Refinancing drives 2020 increase in closed-end originations: CFPB
The total number of closed-end originations and applications increased substantially between 2019 and 2020, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FinCEN offers SAR trend data
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s interactive Suspicious Activity Report webpage now includes filing trend data by industry through the 2020 calendar year.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Technology
2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator open for applications
ICBA and The Venture Center launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Farm Credit assets top $407B
Farm Credit System assets rose to more than $407 billion during the second quarter from nearly $385 billion the same time last year, according to Farm Credit Administration data.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Rural Development
ICBA, The Venture Center Gear Up for 2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The Venture Center, with support from the State of Arkansas, today launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
August 19, 2021 |
Press Release
Christine Ahern Joins ICBA Bancard as Vice President, Relationship Manager
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, announced today the hire of Christine Ahern as vice president, relationship manager.
August 17, 2021 |
Press Release
Farm Credit releases YBS data, new reg agenda
The Farm Credit System’s regulator released updated data on its lending to young, beginning, and small farmers as well as a regulatory plan for the next 12 to 24 months.
August 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Rural Development
Treasury plans child tax credit mobile sign-up
The Treasury Department and IRS released details of the second round of Advance Child Tax Credit payments and said they are working on a sign-up tool for mobile devices.
August 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA joins FDIC ‘tech sprint’
The FDIC said ICBA will be among the teams participating in the agency’s “tech sprint” designed to help banks serve unbanked consumers. ICBA will join the Milken Institute and Sunrise Banks on team iLluMInate.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology Fintech Innovation
HUD, FHFA collaborate on fair housing, lending
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced an agreement regarding fair housing and fair lending coordination.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
Treasury issues guidance on MDI, CDFI program
The Treasury Department released revised guidance on its Emergency Capital Investment Program to support minority and community development financial institutions.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
ICBA to Fed: Analyze Impact of Interchange Updates Before Finalizing Changes
ICBA today said the Federal Reserve Board should not update debit card interchange regulations without first fully analyzing the effects of the proposed changes on consumers and financial institutions.
August 11, 2021 |
Press Release
International & Remittance Transfers Payments
Senate blocks amendment to stop IRS monitoring on party-line vote
The Senate voted down an ICBA-advocated amendment that would have barred the IRS from using funds in a pending spending bill to monitor bank customers’ financial transactions.
August 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
CFPB: Mortgage servicers’ pandemic response varies significantly
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report detailing the mortgage industry’s varied response to the pandemic.
August 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
PPP non-employer borrowers most successful with community banks: study
Small businesses without employees were most successful in obtaining Paycheck Protection Program funding from community banks and were the most satisfied with the support they received during the pandemic compared to large banks and credit unions.
August 06, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness Lending
CFPB updates mortgage servicing small entity compliance guide
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its Mortgage Servicing Small Entity Compliance Guide to include guidance on the 2021 Mortgage Servicing COVID-19 final rule and the 2020 Mortgage Servicing COVID-19 interim final rule.
August 06, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Compliance
CFPB interpretive rule re: Juneteenth 2021
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule to address certain time-sensitive borrower protections related to the treatment of June 19, 2021 as a business day or federal holiday.
August 06, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
LEAD FWD lineup taking shape
The speaker lineup for the ICBA LEAD FWD Summit, live-streaming Sept. 21-22, is taking shape with the announcement of Precious Williams, a 13-time national pitch champion as the Day 2 keynote speaker.
August 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
August recess offers opportunity to connect with Congress
The best way to influence policymakers is to get in front of them in-person, according to the Congressional Management Foundation and the August recess is the best time to schedule an in-district meeting.
August 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
OCC, SEC discuss the state of cryptocurrency
In separate events, Securities and Exchange Chairman Gary Gensler and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu discussed efforts underway to adapt to the digitization of banking and finance.
August 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets Technology Fintech Regulation
ICBA: Congress needs to examine credit union-community bank acquisitions
ICBA urged the Senate Banking Committee to re-examine the anti-competitive effect from the surge in credit union acquisitions of taxpaying community banks and the permissive oversight of the National Credit Union Administration.
August 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Regulators provide state of the industry report to Congress
Agency heads from the FDIC, OCC, and the NCUA provided a state of the industry update during testimony before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday.
August 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Technology Fintech Regulation
ICBA, others seek comment extension on third-party guidance
ICBA and other groups requested a 30-day comment extension on proposed interagency guidance designed to help banks manage risks associated with third-party relationships, including with fintechs.
August 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology Fintech Regulation
CFPB: Debt collection rules effective Nov. 30
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said two final rules issued under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will take effect as planned on Nov. 30.
August 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Agencies extend foreclosure moratoria
The federal government extended the moratorium on single-family real estate owned evictions until Sept. 30 for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration, and the USDA.
August 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
7 benefits that will make your bank stand out
Today’s competitive labor market means employers have to stand out from the pack. One strategy community banks can use is a well-rounded benefits package. Here are seven benefits that community banks have put in place to recruit and retain workers.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Orvin Kimbrough
The chairman and CEO of $2.3 billion-asset Midwest BankCentre in St. Louis has been teaching students valuable leadership skills for more than a decade as a Washington University adjunct professor.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Brattleboro Savings & Loan is a force for good
Brattleboro Savings & Loan is the ninth bank in the country to become an official B Corporation, a designation that certifies the community bank’s commitment to its community, the environment and strong corporate values.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Engaging with talent
The people we employ embody our banks, and the personal relationships our teams forge with our customers make us unique in the industry and keep our customers returning.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Why internships could benefit your community bank
An internship provides opportunities for young people to be exposed to an industry and lay the groundwork for a future career. For community banks, they can be a tool for finding the right long-term talent they need.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Tips for a successful PPP audit
Many community banks embraced the Paycheck Protection Program, building new relationships and deepening existing ones. While the onus of forgiveness is on the borrowers, PPP lenders need to be prepared for the program’s unique auditing challenges.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
CFOs reveal how they’re budgeting for change
From the impacts of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to inflation from recent stimulus packages, 2021 has thrown chief financial officers several curveballs. Last year, we spoke to several community bank CFOs about how they were planning amid 2020’s pandemic-related uncertainties. This year, we circled back with many of these same executives to get their take on how things went and what’s ahead given the changing economic landscape.
August 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
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