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New ICBA podcast on rising cybercrime

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights rising cybercrime and the importance of community banks fortifying their cybersecurity operations.
November 06, 2023 | Podcast  

Watchdog warns of money-laundering threats

The Financial Action Task Force—a global anti-money-laundering watchdog—updated its list of jurisdictions with strategic AML, terrorist-financing, and weapons-proliferation deficiencies.
November 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

ICBA offers high-level CRA summary ahead of briefing

ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve FDIC 

OCC publishes revised Telephone Consumer Protection Act procedures

The OCC published revised interagency examination procedures for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
November 02, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule

ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 02, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance FDIC 

Final rule on Treasury check liability will not mandate verification system

The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service issued a final rule governing the payments of Treasury checks.
November 02, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed

ICBA said that while it supports the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine whether submitted information is accurate.
November 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog

A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.
November 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits

A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.
November 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

White House releases executive order on AI standards

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish new safety, privacy, and equity standards for artificial intelligence.
October 31, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Technology 

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