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Independent Banker shares point-of-sale tips for community bankers

May 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
About 90% of smartphone users now use digital wallets regularly, offering opportunities for community banks to innovate and respond to customer expectations, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Treasury sanctions Philippines-based company for cyber scams

May 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides computer infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of websites involved in virtual currency investment scams, commonly known as “pig butchering.”

Agencies sunsetting cybersecurity tool in August

May 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is reminding community bankers that federal regulators’ Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is scheduled to sunset on Aug. 31.

Community bank net income increases in Q1

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community banks reported a 10% first-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and an 8.5% increase from the previous year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.

ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for policy action

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
After a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the need for policymaker action is urgent.

Trump vows to end GSE conservatorship

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump said he is working to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship while maintaining an implicit government guarantee on their obligations and securities.

Independent Banker: Legal expertise key to smooth succession

May 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
A legal team can play an important role in helping community banks devise a watertight succession plan that adheres to its corporate guidelines, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Community bankers meet with Treasury’s Bessent

May 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Several ICBA members last Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with Treasury Secretary Bessent.

ISO 20022 transition scheduled for July

May 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is reminding community bankers of the Fedwire Funds Service’s upcoming conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.

LEAD FWD registration opens

May 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Registration is now open for ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Bloomington, Minn.

Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday

May 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday

ThinkTECH Accelerator reservations open

May 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers can reserve a date for a private or group visit during the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.