ICBA supports bill to clarify CFPB’s UDAAP authority

Dec 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for new legislation designed to bring clarity and balance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s application of its authority to oversee unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices, known as UDAAP.

Today: CDFI Fund webinar on revised certification application

Dec 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund is slated to host a live webinar at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern time) today on its recently revised CDFI certification application.

Buhrmaster named New York Fed director

Dec 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that former ICBA Chairman John Buhrmaster, president and CEO of 1st National Bank of Scotia, N.Y., has been elected as a Class A director representing Group 3.

ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri dies

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri died Saturday morning. The former president of Alpha Financial Group in Toluca, Ill., served as ICBA chairman in 2007-2008.

ICBA quarterly briefing tomorrow

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA tomorrow is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights. Scheduled for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Dec. 13.

FDIC committee on misconduct announces firm conducting review

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC’s special committee to oversee a third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture and misconduct said it appointed the law firm of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to conduct the independent review.

OCC: 56.4% of examiners dedicated to midsize, community banks

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC said 56.4% of its examiners are assigned to midsize and community bank supervision, compared with 31% assigned to large bank supervision.

New podcast on ICBA Community

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights the positive impact of the ICBA Community platform and how community bankers can make the most out of the platform.

ICBA names Aaron Stetter as EVP of affiliate, volunteer relations

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president of affiliate and volunteer relations.

FinCEN ceremony recognizes BSA reporting

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network held its ninth annual Law Enforcement Awards Program to recognize agencies that used Bank Secrecy Act data to successfully pursue and prosecute criminal investigations.

The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023

ICBA Names Aaron Stetter as Executive Vice President, Affiliate and Volunteer Relations

Dec 8, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president, affiliate and volunteer relations. Stetter will set strategic direction and work cross-functionally to align priorities, enhance communication, and increase engagement across ICBA’s volunteer leaders and state-affiliated partners.

ICBA announces next ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.

Revised CDFI certification application released

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued a revised CDFI certification application that addresses ICBA concerns with a previously released proposal.

FDIC: DIF restoration on track

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC projects the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio will likely reach its 1.35% minimum by the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028, according to an agency update on its DIF restoration plan.

Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of Financial Research.

ICBA Statement on Revised CDFI Certification Application

Dec 7, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Treasury Department and Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announcement on revisions to the CDFI certification application.

OCC issues guidance on ‘buy now, pay later’ lending

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations to address the risks associated with “buy now, pay later” lending.

ICBA urges President Biden to sign resolution blocking 1071 rule

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on President Joe Biden to sign a recently passed bipartisan resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.

Romero Rainey, Merski again named top lobbyists

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski were featured on The Hill’s 2023 list of the nation’s top lobbyists.