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ICBA supports adoption of changes to Nacha rules

ICBA expressed support for a Bureau of the Fiscal Service proposal to adopt the 2022, 2023, and 2024 amendments to the Nacha rules.
October 08, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   ACH 

OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Milton can close

The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
October 08, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Independent Banker shares tips for a successful core conversion

Core conversions can be challenging for community banks but there are ways to make the process painless, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Agencies adjust regulatory thresholds

Federal regulators announced 2025 updates to key regulatory thresholds.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  Compliance 

ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA: Record-setting 17th credit union acquisition requires response

Following this year’s 17th acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—a new single-year record—ICBA repeated its call for policymakers to respond.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Swift to start live trials of digital asset transactions next year

Swift announced that banks and central banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in 2025 will be able to use its network to conduct pilot transactions in digital assets and central bank digital currencies.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

New op-ed: Credit unions that act like big banks should be regulated like them

Members of Congress and the American public should consider why credit unions are acting like the nation’s largest banks while enjoying tax and regulatory advantages, according to a new MarketWatch opinion piece (subscription required).
October 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Agencies issue joint statement on institutions affected by Hurricane Helene

Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Helene on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision.
October 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

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