ICBA added a new handout for small-business customers to its collection of customizable tools on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
The FDIC proposed guidelines to establish corporate governance and risk management standards for covered institutions with total consolidated assets of $10 billion or more.
A newly introduced House bill would implement an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
ICBA expressed support for bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to reform small-issue bond programs that support first-time farmers and manufacturing.
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the fourth quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
Credit union acquisitions of community banks support the case for including credit unions and other nonbanks in regulatory policies on proposed bank mergers, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
Retailers benefit from the convenience of credit cards at the same time they’re asking Congress to impose new routing restrictions, according to a new Washington Times op-ed.
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month underway, a new ICBA blog post spotlights how the Sheltered Harbor initiative supports community bank cyber resilience.
The ICBA Teller Specialist Certificate Program equips community bank tellers with the knowledge and tools needed to meet the demanding requirements of the frontline banking environment.
ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are scheduled to host another tabletop exercise to support community bank cybersecurity this fall.
The federal banking agencies proposed regulatory reporting changes related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s accounting standards update on troubled debt restructurings and vintage disclosures.
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are offering tips to consumers on practical measures they can take to protect their sensitive data and reduce risk.
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights what artificial intelligence means for community banks and how they can take advantage of it.
Congress on Saturday passed a short-term government funding extension, which President Joe Biden signed into law, averting a government shutdown. The agreement keeps the government funded at current levels until Nov. 17.
