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Former NCUA Chair: Challenges ahead for credit union industry

May 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Credit union tax and regulatory exemptions have become increasingly vulnerable on Capitol Hill as lawmakers consider new tax legislation, former National Credit Union Administration chair Todd Harper said.

FinCEN proposes rule to combat cyber scams and heists

May 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts for or on behalf of a Cambodian group that deals in crypto scams and designating the organization as a money-laundering concern.

Tax Foundation: States lose when credit unions acquire banks

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
A new blog post from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation notes that when a credit union acquires a bank, state and local governments can lose much of the tax revenue that the bank was paying.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads, ACRE Act

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With Congress back to work this week, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to contact lawmakers in support of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and the ACRE Act.

Still time to register for this month’s ICBA Capital Summit

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
There is still time for community bankers to register for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

Community banker urges tailored regulation at House hearing

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—testified before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions hearing on regulatory overreach.

ICBA advocacy briefing next week on deregulation, digital assets, and more

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA next week is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.

Acting comptroller says AI can expand reach of banks

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to help banks optimize processes and promote access to banking services, but it must be used in a safe, secure, and trustworthy manner.

How community banks are advertising on streaming TV

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers are exploring the targeting capabilities and flexibility of advertising on connected TV, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Community banker testifying today at House regulatory hearing

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—today is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads

Apr 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.