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Independent Banker profiles ICBA board of directors

This month’s ICBA Independent Banker magazine introduces the 2024-2025 ICBA board of directors.
April 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.
April 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

CFPB planning credit reporting rulemaking this year: Chopra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is planning to propose rules this year to ensure data brokers comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
April 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

Banking With Heart: How Community Banks Support Customers' Dreams

In honor of Community Banking Month, here are stories from six banks about how their work helps customers achieve their dreams. From the ripple effect of cashing two checks from a non-customer to an innovative financing plan for a community nonprofit, these banks are showing the true meaning of community.
April 04, 2024 | Independent Banker  

ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal

Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the institution not to refer to itself as a bank.
April 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA urges CFPB to withdraw overdraft proposal

ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule to apply Regulation Z lending requirements to overdraft services.
April 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB 

FinCEN underestimates beneficial ownership collection burden: ICBA

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s estimated burden of complying with its final rule on accessing beneficial ownership information does not accurately reflect the demands of collecting this information, ICBA said.
April 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FinCEN 

Can Community Banks Benefit from Culture Leadership Positions?

Is culture something that falls into place naturally or something that is cultivated? These community banks created chief culture officer roles to encourage, develop and preserve their bank’s values and identity.
April 03, 2024 | Independent Banker  

With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank, Operated by Navy Federal Credit Union."
April 02, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April

In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for Americans nationwide.
April 02, 2024 | Press Release   Community Bank Awareness Community Bank Awareness 

ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month

ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.
April 02, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness 

Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings

With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
April 02, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Farm Bill 

ICBA Capital Summit set for this month

Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for later this month in the nation’s capital.
April 02, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

John Coleman: An Opportunity for Advocacy at ICBA Capital Summit

As the ICBA Capital Summit approaches, it’s more important now than ever that community bankers understand what impact their stories can have on legislation.
April 02, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 
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Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule

A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.
April 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance CRA 

ICBA backs congressional challenge to credit card late fee rule

ICBA expressed support for Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-Ky.) introduction of a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.
April 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

Court rejects Custodia suit over Fed account denial

A federal judge largely upheld the Federal Reserve’s denial of special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank’s application for a Fed master account.
April 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

CFPB: Consumer complaints focus on credit bureaus

Consumer complaints about credit or consumer reporting continued to increase in 2023, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest annual report.
April 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

Meet ICBA's 2024/25 Board of Directors

The 2024/25 ICBA board of directors is raring to go. With their eyes set on community bank advocacy, they have high hopes of what they can achieve during their term. We talked to them about what’s in store for this year and how they aim to make a difference to the community banking industry—and they’re not slowing down anytime soon.
April 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

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