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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
Robert Fisher: A legacy of good
It’s our responsibility to help make our communities better places to live, to help pull people out of poverty and address issues they’re facing.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: Lake rules for the workplace
Rules are the principles that govern conduct within an organization, and they can extend well beyond perfect attendance and dress codes.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Use your voice
[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
How to navigate payments trends
The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. How do you navigate the constant churn of innovations or disruptors? Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
7 ways community banks can boost profitability
A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Community banks grow alongside their ag customers
The community bankers serving agricultural communities know how to roll up their sleeves and help with harvest, move cattle and work alongside their customers. Their commitment to keeping rural communities alive is unmatched in the banking industry. Here are some of the community banks sustaining rural America.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lending
11 hot-button issues you should know about
While the political landscape in Washington, D.C., has changed considerably over the past year, ICBA continues to work with regulators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for the betterment of community banks and their customers.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners
ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: What it means to be a community bank
This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic
A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies issue statement on Hurricane Ida
Federal and state regulators said they will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Ida.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Risk
FEMA - Daily Calls for Broad Stakeholder Business & Industry Coordination Call Regarding Hurricane Ida
FEMA invites you to participate in daily at 3 pm Eastern addressing coordinated efforts regarding recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
August 30, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Risk Sector Calls Sector Calls
ICBA testifying on PPP forgiveness
ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher is scheduled to testify this Wednesday at a House Small Business Committee hearing on what’s next for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
ARRC issues FAQs on LIBOR transition best practices
The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released frequently asked questions on its best practices for using Secured Overnight Financing Rate term rates.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA continues IRS reporting consumer push
ICBA continues encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA urging consumer opposition to IRS reporting plan
ICBA is encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 27, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
Credit union-bank acquisitions top 100
ICBA renewed its call for policymakers to examine the credit union tax exemption as the number of credit union-bank acquisitions passed 100.
August 27, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA to HUD: Disparate-impact rule must conform to court ruling
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to re-implement its 2013 rule on discriminatory effects.
August 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Top 100, ICBA Urges Washington to Act
With the number of tax-exempt credit union purchases of taxpaying community banks passing 100, the Independent Community Bankers of America is renewing its call for policymakers to examine the loophole contributing to these tax-subsidized acquisitions.
August 25, 2021 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Nacha ACH modernization rules effective next month
Nacha “Meaningful Modernization” changes to improve and simplify the ACH user experience are scheduled to take effect next month.
August 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ACH Payments
ICBA Names Dale Kraemer Vice President, Finance & Accounting
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Dale Kraemer has joined ICBA as vice president of finance and accounting.
August 24, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA offers hurricane resources
ICBA updated its Hurricane Preparedness resource center with the latest on Hurricane Grace and Tropical Storm Henri.
August 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
CFPB issues credit card data-submission specifications
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new technical specifications for complying with credit card agreement and data submission requirements under TILA and the CARD Act (Regulation Z).
August 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Refinancing drives 2020 increase in closed-end originations: CFPB
The total number of closed-end originations and applications increased substantially between 2019 and 2020, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FinCEN offers SAR trend data
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s interactive Suspicious Activity Report webpage now includes filing trend data by industry through the 2020 calendar year.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Technology
2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator open for applications
ICBA and The Venture Center launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Farm Credit assets top $407B
Farm Credit System assets rose to more than $407 billion during the second quarter from nearly $385 billion the same time last year, according to Farm Credit Administration data.
August 20, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Rural Development
ICBA, The Venture Center Gear Up for 2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The Venture Center, with support from the State of Arkansas, today launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
August 19, 2021 |
Press Release
Christine Ahern Joins ICBA Bancard as Vice President, Relationship Manager
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, announced today the hire of Christine Ahern as vice president, relationship manager.
August 17, 2021 |
Press Release
Farm Credit releases YBS data, new reg agenda
The Farm Credit System’s regulator released updated data on its lending to young, beginning, and small farmers as well as a regulatory plan for the next 12 to 24 months.
August 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Rural Development
Treasury plans child tax credit mobile sign-up
The Treasury Department and IRS released details of the second round of Advance Child Tax Credit payments and said they are working on a sign-up tool for mobile devices.
August 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA joins FDIC ‘tech sprint’
The FDIC said ICBA will be among the teams participating in the agency’s “tech sprint” designed to help banks serve unbanked consumers. ICBA will join the Milken Institute and Sunrise Banks on team iLluMInate.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology Fintech Innovation
HUD, FHFA collaborate on fair housing, lending
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced an agreement regarding fair housing and fair lending coordination.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
Treasury issues guidance on MDI, CDFI program
The Treasury Department released revised guidance on its Emergency Capital Investment Program to support minority and community development financial institutions.
August 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
ICBA to Fed: Analyze Impact of Interchange Updates Before Finalizing Changes
ICBA today said the Federal Reserve Board should not update debit card interchange regulations without first fully analyzing the effects of the proposed changes on consumers and financial institutions.
August 11, 2021 |
Press Release
International & Remittance Transfers Payments
Senate blocks amendment to stop IRS monitoring on party-line vote
The Senate voted down an ICBA-advocated amendment that would have barred the IRS from using funds in a pending spending bill to monitor bank customers’ financial transactions.
August 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
CFPB: Mortgage servicers’ pandemic response varies significantly
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report detailing the mortgage industry’s varied response to the pandemic.
August 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
PPP non-employer borrowers most successful with community banks: study
Small businesses without employees were most successful in obtaining Paycheck Protection Program funding from community banks and were the most satisfied with the support they received during the pandemic compared to large banks and credit unions.
August 06, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness Lending
CFPB updates mortgage servicing small entity compliance guide
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its Mortgage Servicing Small Entity Compliance Guide to include guidance on the 2021 Mortgage Servicing COVID-19 final rule and the 2020 Mortgage Servicing COVID-19 interim final rule.
August 06, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Compliance
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