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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.
House Ag ranking member calls for one-year farm bill extension
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-Ga.) called for a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill while lawmakers continue to develop a five-year reauthorization.
November 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Out of Office: Kenesha Davis
Kenesha Davis, a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) specialist at $1.4 billion-asset Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck, Iowa, has turned her hobby of crocheting into a successful side business. Now, she creates handmade crochet goods that allow her to express her creativity and develop her skills as a small business owner.
November 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Is Crypto Needed?
“While we have heard a wide range of rationale [for cryptocurrency], those concepts don’t seem founded in need as much as in justification.”
November 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA expresses concerns with SBA 7(a) expansion
ICBA expressed concerns with a Small Business Administration announcement that it has licensed three new Small Business Lending Companies for its 7(a) loan program.
November 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small Business Administration
New ICBA podcast on rising cybercrime
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights rising cybercrime and the importance of community banks fortifying their cybersecurity operations.
November 06, 2023 |
Podcast
Watchdog warns of money-laundering threats
The Financial Action Task Force—a global anti-money-laundering watchdog—updated its list of jurisdictions with strategic AML, terrorist-financing, and weapons-proliferation deficiencies.
November 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA offers high-level CRA summary ahead of briefing
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve FDIC
How Community Banks Can Support Self-Employed and Gig Workers
Gig workers and self-employed individuals make up a growing sector of the workforce in the U.S. This group of workers has specific needs when it comes to banking. Here’s how community banks are embracing, working with and creating new services for this group.
November 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Statement on New SBA 7(a) Lending Companies
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Small Business Administration’s expansion of its 7(a) loan program.
November 03, 2023 |
Press Release
Small Business Administration
4 Emerging Bank Technologies (That Aren't AI)
With rapid new developments in bank technology, it’s easy to feel stressed about keeping up with them. Read on to learn what’s new and upcoming in tech and how to determine what’s worth exploring.
November 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
OCC publishes revised Telephone Consumer Protection Act procedures
The OCC published revised interagency examination procedures for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance FDIC
Final rule on Treasury check liability will not mandate verification system
The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service issued a final rule governing the payments of Treasury checks.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
The 15 Latest Holiday Scams To Watch Out for in 2023
Holiday scams can happen at any time — from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the weeks and months leading up to the end of the year.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio. Jean will be serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York and New Jersey.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Ron Haynie: The GSE Conservatorship Should End Now
After 15 years, the federal government should end its conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The conservatorship prevents these government-sponsored enterprises from operating like a privately run corporate entity.
November 02, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed
ICBA said that while it supports the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine whether submitted information is accurate.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA Launches New Brand - Reflects differentiation and momentum of ICBA and community banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today unveiled its new brand — reflecting the continued strength, differentiation, and momentum of ICBA and its one mission: community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
Press Release
How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog
A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits
A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
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