FDIC issues guidance on Fair Hiring in Banking Act

Mar 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC released a Financial Institution Letter on amendments to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act under the Fair Hiring in Banking Act.

ICBA Calls for Research on Digital Asset Impact on Community Banks

Mar 8, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) called on the federal government to support and prioritize research on the specific effects of digital assets on community banks and their customers.

Fintech Application Period Kicks Off for ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Mar 7, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America officially kicked off its application period for initial 2023 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, with a focus on deposit gathering and retention, and real-time/instant payment solutions.

ICBA Selects the Plateau Group as a Preferred Service Provider for Payment Protection Insurance

Mar 7, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the continuation of its long-standing affiliation with the Plateau Group, first established through its partnership with ICBA Reinsurance, as ICBA’s newest Preferred Service Provider.

ICBA Bancard Names Executive Vice President of Client Engagement and Business Development

Mar 6, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced Alicia Marrone as executive vice president of client engagement and business development.

Why community banks should urge updates to TRID mortgage disclosures: blog

Mar 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA encourages community bankers to submit comments urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to test and ultimately adopt an ICBA proposal to update mortgage disclosures, ICBA’s Ron Haynie writes in a new blog post.

ICBA accepting service award nominations

Mar 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is accepting nominations for its National Community Bank Service Award program recognizing community banks that provide outstanding volunteer services to local communities.

ICBA backs bill to strengthen CFPB cost-benefit analysis

Mar 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for newly reintroduced House legislation that would require a thorough cost-benefit analysis for proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules.

ICBA calls for research on community bank impact of digital assets

Mar 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on the federal government to support and prioritize research on the specific effects of digital assets on community banks and their customers.

ICBA urging comments supporting updated TRID disclosures

Mar 2, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is encouraging community bankers to call on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to adopt an ICBA proposal to improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules.

ICBA Statement on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 2022 Earnings Release

Mar 2, 2023
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the 2022 earnings releases from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Treasury lays out objectives of CBDC working group

Mar 2, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A Treasury-led interagency working group charged with advancing work on a possible U.S. central bank digital currency has narrowed its objectives into three key policy areas, Treasury's Nellie Liang said.

ICBA Q1 advocacy briefing tomorrow

Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA tomorrow is hosting a complimentary briefing on the latest advocacy developments in Washington and needed grassroots outreach.

ICBA presents Congress with principles for 2023 farm bill

Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA laid out its six principles for the new farm bill that Congress is developing to replace the 2018 farm bill that expires this year.

FinCEN issues alert on surge in mail theft-related check fraud

Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions on the nationwide surge in check fraud schemes targeting the U.S. Mail.

Supreme Court taking up challenge to CFPB funding structure

Feb 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The U.S. Supreme Court said it will take up a case challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding method after a federal appeals court ruled last fall that it is unconstitutional.

ICBA Offers Savings Tips for Consumers During America Saves Week, Feb. 27- March 3

Feb 23, 2023 | Press Release
During America Saves Week, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are reminding consumers of simple steps to help create a nest egg as they work towards building a secure financial future.

Special-purpose nonbank Custodia continues push for Fed master account

Feb 21, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Custodia Bank is reportedly continuing its effort to procure a master account with the Federal Reserve after the special-purpose depository institution was denied last month.

Report on cross-border settlements could influence CBDC debate

Feb 21, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Bank for International Settlements issued a report to help central banks extend operating hours for real-time gross settlement systems to reduce delays in cross-border payments settlement.

OCC updates change-in-control booklet

Feb 21, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued a revised version of the “Change In Bank Control” booklet of the Comptroller’s Licensing Manual.