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Sep. 17, 2025

Comments on the FDIC’s Proposed Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations

In a comment letter to the FDIC, ICBA said it preferred an FFIEC appeals office but supported the proposed enhancements to the FDIC’s supervisory appeals process. ICBA urged the FDIC to require reviewing officials to have significant community banking experience, clarify the burden of proof by applying a preponderance of the evidence standard, and publish informational materials explaining the supervisory appeals process.

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Sep. 17, 2025

House committee advances ICBA-supported bills
The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance five ICBA-supported bills designed to support community banks.

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Sep. 17, 2025

Miran sworn in as Fed governor
The Federal Reserve announced that Stephen Miran was sworn in as a Fed governor.

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Sep. 17, 2025

FedDetect announces new payment fraud tool
The Federal Reserve announced a new reporting feature for its FedDetect Anomaly Notification for FedACH Services, which helps financial institutions quickly address potential fraud.

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Sep. 16, 2025

ICBA-supported bills slated for House committee markup today
ICBA urged the House Financial Services Committee to vote to advance several pro-community banks bills that the committee is scheduled to mark up today.

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Sep. 16, 2025

FDIC seeking input on AML/CFT compliance costs
The FDIC requested comment on a proposal to survey banks about the costs to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements.

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