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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.
Powering Potential: How ICBA Membership Cultivates a Network of Support
ICBA’s reach extends from the U.S. government all the way to the smallest member bank. We hear from two community bank leaders at Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. and Bank of Cattaraugus about how their ICBA membership has helped them further their banks’ missions, operations and customer advocacy.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Northwestern Bank's Podcast Brews Up Community Conversation
Enjoying a cold one at work may not be the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of community banking, but that’s the premise of a podcast series from Northwestern Bank in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Michael Hatfield
The applications analyst at $2.2 billion-asset First Western Bank and Trust in Minot, N.D., and his wife, Carissa, co-own Hatfield Handmade, a woodworking business.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
High Plains Bank: Making Banking Easier for Spanish Speakers
In partnership with ICBA preferred service provider Jack Henry, High Plains Bank is working to remove financial barriers and enhance the banking experience for Colorado’s large Hispanic community.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Gen Z's Top 5 Financial Goals and How You Can Help
Many Gen Zers are now in their 20s, which means they're facing new financial tasks and dilemmas. Now is a great time for community banks to help these young individuals better understand and meet their financial goals.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: How to Be a Memorable Employee
How Community Banks Can Build a Better Branch
Bank branch design is more than just aesthetics. It’s what sets the tone for every customer who visits that location. These community banks have thought outside the teller line to build spaces that make room for both technology and the human touch.
December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
The CFPB is Planning Sweeping Changes to Small Business Lending
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December 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Agreement with Wolters Kluwer to Include BizFilings Beneficial Ownership Information Filing and OneSumX Reg Manager
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced it has expanded its Wolters Kluwer Preferred Service Provider relationship to include its BizFilings Beneficial Ownership Information Filing platform and its OneSumX Reg Manager offerings.
November 27, 2024 |
Press Release
Independent Banker: How community banks can attract Gen Z customers
The latest Independent Banker magazine highlights the substantial influence of Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—whose spending power now totals $44 billion and represents a key demographic for community banks.
November 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN joins public-private partnership to combat fraud and scams
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that is has joined a multi-sector national task force dedicated to the prevention of fraud and scams.
November 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
FHFA releases plans to improve housing opportunities for the underserved
The FHFA announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will seek to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for manufactured housing, and continue addressing liquidity needs for first-time homebuyers.
November 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
New blog post shares insights from PSP Engagement Forum
ICBA’s recent Preferred Service Provider Engagement Forum brought together 15 PSPs, seven ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni, and community bankers for an exchange of insights and opportunities to advance community bank innovation, according to a new Main Street Matters blog post.
November 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA calls on FDIC to withdraw brokered deposit proposal
ICBA urged the FDIC to withdraw its proposed rulemaking on brokered deposits to avoid harming community banks.
November 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Fed to conduct public outreach on monetary policy review next year
The Federal Reserve announced that the 2025 periodic review of its monetary policy strategy, tools, and communications will include public outreach events.
November 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
ICBA LIVE registrants eligible for special drawing
Community bankers who register for ICBA LIVE 2025 by Friday, Nov. 29, will be entered into a drawing for one of three prizes.
November 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB finalizes rule on oversight of digital payment apps
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to supervise the largest nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet apps.
November 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB
ICBA releases new check fraud guide
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force this week published a new guide that explains how and when community banks should contact regulators about check fraud.
November 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
ICBA releases guide on contacting regulators about check fraud
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force published a new guide that explains how and when community banks should contact regulators about check fraud.
November 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
Comments on FDIC brokered deposit rule due today
ICBA is encouraging community bankers to use its guide to submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of today’s deadline.
November 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
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