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ICBA Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Ensure Meaningful Regulatory Review
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the start of the interagency review of federal banking regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act.
February 06, 2024 |
Press Release
Regulatory Relief
ICBA, groups file lawsuit against CRA final rule
ICBA, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Texas Bankers Association, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, American Bankers Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Longview Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the federal banking regulators for exceeding their statutory authority with their recent Community Reinvestment Act final rule.
February 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance CRA
Grassroots campaigns pushing ILC, ‘trigger leads’ bills
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support bills that would close the industrial loan company loophole and protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
February 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard
The Status of De Novos Going Into 2024
De novos breathe new life into the banking sector, but activity is still far below its historic highs. That said, a new crop of community banks shows there’s great potential for success—especially with the power of experienced bankers behind them. Here, de novos tell us how they got their start, the challenges they addressed and what the future looks like for this section of community banking.
February 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Tax Foundation calls for end of credit union tax exemption
The nonpartisan Tax Foundation released a new report calling on policymakers to wean credit unions off taxpayer subsidies.
February 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA continues grassroots on ILC, ‘trigger leads’ bills
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support bills that would close the industrial loan company loophole and protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
February 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard
Trade Associations Sue Regulators for Exceeding Statutory Authority in New Community Reinvestment Act Rules
ICBA and others today filed a joint lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas against the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC for exceeding their statutory authority and acting arbitrarily and capriciously with their recent amendments to the CRA rules.
February 05, 2024 |
Press Release
CRA
FS-ISAC offers identity theft tips for commercial customers
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary offers tips for educating commercial customers on identity theft.
February 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
Bowman: Regulators should focus more on third-party providers
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she is concerned that federal regulators respond to financial industry risks by focusing too much on regulated banks.
February 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
From Vision to Reality: How CDFIs and MDIs Fund Their Important Efforts
Minority-owned banks are a lifeline to their communities—but their needs often outstrip deposits. From partnering with other banks, receiving ECIP funds and even working with the NFL, these MDIs are securing the capital and resources to LIFT UP their communities.
February 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Senate committee discusses ICBA check fraud concerns
The Senate Banking Committee spotlighted ICBA concerns with how check fraud enabled by large financial institutions and the U.S. Postal Service is affecting community banks and their customers.
February 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
Tennessee court allows credit union bank acquisition to proceed
A Tennessee appellate court overturned a decision by the state’s banking regulator to block a credit union acquisition of a bank.
February 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Grassroots push for bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their senators to support Senate legislation to permanently close the industrial loan company loophole.
February 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard
FinCEN issues alert on West Bank settler violence
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to U.S. financial institutions related to financing Israeli extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
February 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
Paul Merski: ICBA Advocacy and the Year Ahead
Learn about the legislative issues ICBA is prioritizing in 2024—and how you can help.
February 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Fed holds rates steady, citing inflation target
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, citing a solid expansion of economic activity and inflation uncertainty.
February 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Inflation
ICBA to Congress: Community banks seeking cooperation to combat check fraud
ICBA today is raising concerns to Congress about how check fraud enabled by the U.S. Postal Service and large financial institutions is affecting community banks and their customers.
February 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters Fraud
Agencies propose revised call report to reflect capital reforms
Federal banking regulators proposed revising the call report consistent with their proposed rule to update regulatory capital standards.
February 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Fed strengthens investing standards on senior officials
The Federal Open Market Committee said its policy on senior officials’ investment and trading activity will apply to more Federal Reserve System staff.
February 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
Get Ready for ICBA LIVE 2024
Connect with your fellow bankers at this year’s ICBA LIVE in Orlando and gain new tools, further your knowledge and witness the undeniable truth that community bankers are here for good.
February 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Independent Banker
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