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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.
ICBA Capital Summit speakers confirmed
The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Could a Fintech Help Your Community Bank Keep Up With Faster Payments?
The faster payments landscape is constantly evolving—but staying on top of it can provide community banks with a competitive edge. Could working with a fintech be key to that success?
March 27, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and tokenized foreign-exchange and asset networks.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Speakers set for ICBA Capital Summit
ICBA announced the speakers for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Out of Office: Beth Whitehead
The executive vice president and chief administrative officer of $9.2 billion-asset American Savings Bank (ASB) in Honolulu has more than 100 pairs of Converse shoes, also known as Chucks.
March 26, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Lawmakers request study on Fed debit card rule
Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) asked the Government Accountability Office to study the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
ICBA requests federal records on CBDC authority
ICBA filed a Freedom of Information Act request for federal records related to whether legislative changes are required to issue a U.S. central bank digital currency.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
A Shadow Day for Students at State Nebraska Bank & Trust
State Nebraska Bank & Trust in Wayne, Neb., recently showed local high school students the ins and outs of community banking. The $240 million-asset community bank hosted four students from Wayne High School for the school’s Junior Job Shadow Day.
March 25, 2024 |
Independent Banker
CRA Public File Requirements
The April 1 Community Reinvestment Act public file deadline is approaching. Below is a refresher on CRA public file requirements.
March 22, 2024 |
News
FDIC proposes updated guidance on bank mergers
The FDIC proposed revisions to its statement of policy, or SOP, on bank merger transactions incorporating ICBA-advocated provisions.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Agencies extend certain CRA rule application dates
Federal regulators issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in their Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance CRA
Crypto hacks fuel North Korean income: report
Cryptocurrency hacks account for half of North Korea’s foreign income since 2017, according to a pending U.N. Security Council report.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Member Benefits: ICBA PAC
ICBA PAC is the only federal political action committee dedicated entirely to community bank causes. See how ICBA PAC elevates you—the community banker—and ensures your voice is heard.
March 22, 2024 |
Independent Banker
OCC to host Project REACh financial inclusion summit
The OCC opened registration for its Project REACh Financial Inclusion Summit, scheduled for May 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Blog: ICBA and community banks fight check fraud
ICBA and community banks are leading the way in fighting check fraud, according to a new blog post on Main Street Matters.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small businesses again most satisfied with community banks: Fed
Small-business borrowers approved for at least some of the financing they sought last year were again more satisfied with their experiences at community banks than at larger and online lenders, according to the Federal Reserve.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
How to Curate Your Community Bank's Social Strategy
Between Facebook, Instagram, X and other social media platforms, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully follow every social trend when it comes to your marketing. But should that even be your bank’s goal?
March 21, 2024 |
Independent Banker
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