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Kinderhook Bank Opens New Delmar Branch at 197 Delware Avenue
First Exchange Bank Selected as a Recipient of the 2017 Governor’s Service Award
GST Chairman’s Forum on Compensation Committee, Director Expectations and Unique Boards
Meet Kathy Newcomb, Community Bank Delaware Board Member Since 2013
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Danielle Smith, Learning & Development Lending Instructor
First International Bank & Trust Joe Sumers Named Licensed Appraiser
ICBA-Backed Escrow Relief Bill Gets Hearing
The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit took up ICBA-supported legislation to provide needed regulatory relief for mortgage loans held and serviced by community banks.
September 08, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Equifax Breach Could Affect 143M Consumers
Equifax reported a data breach that could potentially affect 143 million U.S. consumers.
September 08, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Data Breach Data Security/Fraud
Charles C. Pearson, Jr. Joins Old Dominion National Bank Board of Directors
Fleetwood Bank Opens New Branch in Boyertown
FAQs Emphasize Scalability of New Accounting Standard
Federal regulators released updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Current Expected Credit Loss standard.
September 07, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CECL Audit
Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Hurricane Irma
Federal and state banking regulators said they will provide regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Irma.
September 07, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA Advocates Timely NFIP Reauthorization
ICBA called on Congress to ensure a timely reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that avoids unnecessary market disruptions.
September 07, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Flood Insurance
Home Depot Class Action Deadline Next Week
The deadline for banks to file a claim in the Home Depot class-action settlement is next Thursday, Sept. 14.
September 07, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Data Security/Fraud
Kinderhook Bank Corp. and Patriot Federal Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Proposed Merger
2017 ICBA National Community Bank Service Award Honorees
In extraordinary circumstances, this year’s National Community Bank Service Award honorees have gone the extra mile for their communities.
September 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Gerrish’s Musings on BHCs, fiduciary duties, confidentiality in acquisition & more
Happy Birthday CCB! 35 Years in Randolph!
Banking Periodical Profiles NCBSA Recipient
A Midwest-based e-newsletter that covers bank industry-related events featured a story about one of ICBA’s 2017 National Community Bank Service Award winners.
August 24, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Home Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement To Acquire St. Martin Bancshares, Inc.
Bay Port State Bank Promotes Teresa Snider to President and Chief Operating Officer
Independent Community Bankers of MN Elect Scott Wakefield 2017-2018 Chairman
Gerrish’s Musings on TRUPS resolution, dividends, inexperienced buyers & more
PULSE Study: Debit Fraud Loss Rates Decline After Chip Cards Introduced
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes David Johnson, Business Development Officer
New Financial Technology Upgrades Bank’s Credit Review Process
Beverly Bank Named Small Business Lender of the Quarter
ICBA Statement on CFPB Overdraft Disclosure Prototypes
“Consumers should continue to have the ability to opt-in for debit card overdraft coverage to avoid the inconvenience and embarrassment of a rejected debit card transaction. That said, ICBA adamantly opposes any CFPB rulemaking that limits the consumer’s choice on how they manage their accounts.”
August 04, 2017 |
Press Release
Overdraft Services
Arundel Federal Savings Bank Welcomes Teresa Meley!
Three New Details Every Community Banker Needs to Know about Faster Payments
Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2017
ICBA to Congress: Reverse Ill-Conceived and Counterproductive Arbitration Ruling
ICBA sent letters to Congress in support of Sen. Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) and Rep. Keith Rothfus’s (R-Pa.) Congressional Review Act resolutions, which seek to reverse the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final ruling restricting the use of consumer arbitration agreements.
July 24, 2017 |
Press Release
CFPB
ICBA Supports Fed’s Faster Payments Recommendations
ICBA today voiced support for the Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force’s final report detailing its ten recommendations to enhance the speed, efficiency and security of the U.S. payment system. ICBA and community bankers were active participants in the Task Force.
July 21, 2017 |
Press Release
Federal Reserve Faster Payments
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