Basel Committee releases final crypto framework with ICBA-backed exclusion

Jul 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision published targeted amendments to its cryptoasset standard to tighten the criteria for certain stablecoins to receive a preferential regulatory treatment, which included an exclusion that ICBA strongly backed.

Agencies issue final rule on automated valuation models

Jul 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal financial services regulators formally issued a final rule to implement quality control standards for automated valuation models, or AVMs, which mortgage lenders use to value real estate collateral.

Ohio Community Banker Named TCM Bank Chairman

Jul 17, 2024 | Press Release
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, announced the election of new board members Robert Barnes, president and CEO of PriorityOne in Magee, Miss.; Brad Bolton, president and CEO of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala.; and Anita Drentlaw, president and CEO of New Market in Lakeville, Minn. Jack Hartings, chairman of The Peoples Bank Co. in Coldwater, Ohio, who previously served on the board, was elected chair of the TCM Bank Board of Directors.

ICBA: New FHLBank lending restrictions will reduce access to home loans

Jul 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A recent Federal Home Loan Bank of New York decision to impose new reporting requirements on member banks will restrict access to home loans, ICBA said.

ICBA continues seeking feedback on check fraud

Jul 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to share their experiences and input on the challenge of check fraud.

IRS reports problems with crypto tax enforcement

Jul 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Digital asset seizure values have grown exponentially, topping $7 billion in 2022, but compliance enforcement with virtual currency is difficult, according to a new Treasury Department report.

ICBA: New Federal Home Loan Bank Lending Restrictions Will Harm Access to Home Loans

Jul 16, 2024 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today issued the following statement on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s recent announcement that it will restrict lending by its member banks.

ICBA: FHLBanks’ mission should not be changed

Jul 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA told the Federal Housing Finance Agency that the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission is clear and does not need to be substantially changed or clarified.

FinCEN official: Beneficial ownership reporting only takes 20 minutes to complete

Jul 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby said most companies should be able to file beneficial ownership information reporting quickly and without the help of an attorney or accountant.

FDIC holding second signage webinar for bank officers

Jul 16, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC this month is scheduled to hold the second of four webinars for bank officers and employees on its final rule governing the usage of official FDIC signs, advertising, name, logo, and more.

Comments on FHLBank system mission review due today

Jul 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Today is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Fed researchers: Banks that share name with failed institutions experience loss of business

Jul 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve researchers said banks that share their name with a failed bank experience a half-percent drop in transaction deposits relative to banks with similar characteristics but different names.

AT&T discloses customer data breach

Jul 15, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
AT&T released a statement on unauthorized access of customer data from a third-party cloud platform.

FDIC nominee: Community banks are the lifeblood of many communities

Jul 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Biden administration’s nominee for FDIC chair—Christy Goldsmith Romero—told Congress she gained a great appreciation for community banks during her time at the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

FHFA releases VantageScore 4.0 credit scores

Jul 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are making historical VantageScore 4.0 credit scores available to approved users to support the transition to updated credit score and credit report requirements.

Input on FHLBank system mission review due Monday

Jul 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Monday is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Megabank group urges IG to investigate community bank assessment exemption

Jul 11, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Bank Policy Institute called on the FDIC Office of the Inspector General to investigate the FDIC’s recent special assessment, which exempted the vast majority of community banks.

Comptroller lauds ICBA’s check fraud efforts

Jul 11, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu highlighted the formation of ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force as an important step in addressing financial fraud.

CFPB proposes mortgage servicing rule

Jul 11, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to amend mortgage servicing rules under Regulation X.

CFPB says it will consider eliminating credit card late fee safe harbor

Jul 10, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it plans to assess whether to eliminate the credit card late fee safe harbor under Regulation Z.