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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.
ICBA Hosts First ThinkTECH Connect To Showcase Community Bank Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its first ThinkTECH Connect event, an ICBA event showcasing rapid-fire pitches from 10 emerging fintechs that address community bank pain points and business opportunities.
December 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Technology
Webinar to help navigate recent CRA changes
ICBA is hosting a webinar next month on the federal banking agencies’ recently finalized changes to Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
December 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CNN reports on credit union lending disparities, citing CRA exemption
The nation’s largest credit union has the widest racial disparities in mortgage approval rates of any major lender, CNN reported.
December 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Mortgage Lending Diversity and Inclusion MDI
Basel panel proposes tighter standards on bank stablecoin exposures
The Basel Committee published a new consultation paper proposing to refine how it treats stablecoins in its standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures.
December 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close ILC Loophole
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company (ILC) loophole, which allows commercial companies to own full-service banks without the same regulatory oversight and violates U.S. policy separating banking and commerce.
December 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Compliance Lending
ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open
Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
December 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
A Rare Partnership Between Two Community Banks
When Oconee State Bank acquired Elberton Federal Savings & Loan in a rare merger conversion earlier this year, it saved the mutual savings institution from closing and, in turn, deepened its commitment to the community.
December 15, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Williams: Community bankers focused on regulatory environment
ICBA Chairman Derek Williams discusses the community banking industry’s 2024 outlook in the latest “Banking with Interest” podcast from IntraFi.
December 14, 2023 |
Podcast
Community Bank Awareness
Fed holds rates steady, hints at 2024 cuts
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates at a range of 5.25-5.50% and indicated rate cuts are on the table in 2024.
December 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
Postal Inspectors warning consumers about check washing
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers about check washing, in which fraudsters change payee names and dollar amounts on checks and fraudulently deposit them.
December 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
ThinkTECH Connect set for today
ICBA today is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.
December 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Supports Bill to Restrict Sale of ‘Trigger Leads’
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed support for bipartisan legislation to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
December 14, 2023 |
Press Release
Mortgage Lending Mortgage Rules
Lindsay LaNore: The Gift of Clear Communication
ICBA quarterly briefing today
ICBA today is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights.
December 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports bill to clarify CFPB’s UDAAP authority
ICBA expressed support for new legislation designed to bring clarity and balance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s application of its authority to oversee unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices, known as UDAAP.
December 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB Compliance
Today: CDFI Fund webinar on revised certification application
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund is slated to host a live webinar at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time) today on its recently revised CDFI certification application.
December 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI
Buhrmaster named New York Fed director
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that former ICBA Chairman John Buhrmaster, president and CEO of 1st National Bank of Scotia, N.Y., has been elected as a Class A director representing Group 3.
December 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Build a Better Board-Succession Process
As customer requirements evolve, a forward-thinking community bank board of directors is critical. Two community bankers explain how they set their boards up for success.
December 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA quarterly briefing tomorrow
ICBA tomorrow is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights. Scheduled for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Dec. 13.
December 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri dies
ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri died Saturday morning. The former president of Alpha Financial Group in Toluca, Ill., served as ICBA chairman in 2007-2008.
December 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC committee on misconduct announces firm conducting review
The FDIC’s special committee to oversee a third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture and misconduct said it appointed the law firm of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to conduct the independent review.
December 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
OCC: 56.4% of examiners dedicated to midsize, community banks
The OCC said 56.4% of its examiners are assigned to midsize and community bank supervision, compared with 31% assigned to large bank supervision.
December 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Citizens Bank & Trust Brings Banking Back to School
Citizens Bank & Trust saw a need and a demand for financial literacy in local high schools. Now, the community bank has two school branches that are run by student tellers and teacher presidents.
December 12, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA names Aaron Stetter as EVP of affiliate, volunteer relations
ICBA announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president of affiliate and volunteer relations.
December 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023
December 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
New podcast on ICBA Community
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights the positive impact of the ICBA Community platform and how community bankers can make the most out of the platform.
December 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN ceremony recognizes BSA reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network held its ninth annual Law Enforcement Awards Program to recognize agencies that used Bank Secrecy Act data to successfully pursue and prosecute criminal investigations.
December 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
Derek Williams: The True Community Difference
While the biggest banks look strictly at the financial results and focus on doing well, community banks look at our overall impact and focus on doing good.
December 11, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Revised CDFI certification application released
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued a revised CDFI certification application that addresses ICBA concerns with a previously released proposal.
December 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI
FDIC: DIF restoration on track
The FDIC projects the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio will likely reach its 1.35% minimum by the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028, according to an agency update on its DIF restoration plan.
December 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Names Aaron Stetter as Executive Vice President, Affiliate and Volunteer Relations
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president, affiliate and volunteer relations. Stetter will set strategic direction and work cross-functionally to align priorities, enhance communication, and increase engagement across ICBA’s volunteer leaders and state-affiliated partners.
December 08, 2023 |
Press Release
ICBA announces next ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort
ICBA announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
December 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector
This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of Financial Research.
December 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Community Banks' Regulatory Guidance for Third-Party Relationships
Earlier this year, federal bank regulatory agencies released final guidance on third-party risk management for financial institutions. Here’s what community banks need to know.
December 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
OCC issues guidance on ‘buy now, pay later’ lending
The OCC issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations to address the risks associated with “buy now, pay later” lending.
December 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA urges President Biden to sign resolution blocking 1071 rule
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on President Joe Biden to sign a recently passed bipartisan resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
December 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB
Romero Rainey, Merski again named top lobbyists
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski were featured on The Hill’s 2023 list of the nation’s top lobbyists.
December 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort Revealed
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP6), which will focus on fintech solutions around analytics, automation, and compliance.
December 07, 2023 |
Press Release
Fintech Innovation
ICBA Statement on Revised CDFI Certification Application
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Treasury Department and Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announcement on revisions to the CDFI certification application.
December 07, 2023 |
Press Release
CDFI
Regulators rolling out off-cycle exams: Reuters
Reuters reported on bank regulators ramping up off-cycle examinations of community banks following large bank failures earlier this year.
December 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
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