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Credit unions labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey

Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in a recent LinkedIn post.
October 16, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA National Campaign Toolkit offers audio materials

The ICBA National Campaign Toolkit features numerous assets for community banks and state partners, including customizable audio ads.
October 16, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Marketing 

CFTC charges head of failed crypto bank with fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission charged the former head of failed crypto brokerage firm Voyager Digital with fraud and registration failures in connection with the digital asset platform.
October 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Payments council releases instant payments operational guide

The U.S. Faster Payments Council released a new resource for banks working to implement instant payments.
October 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Faster Payments 

CFPB, DOJ: Law protects credit applicants regardless of immigration status

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Justice Department said in a joint statement that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, regardless of their immigration status.
October 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

CFPB issues guidance on fees for providing account information

ICBA said it is reviewing new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance requiring banks and credit unions over $10 billion in assets to provide account information requested by customers without charging fees.
October 12, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

FDIC launches deposit insurance awareness campaign

The FDIC launched a national campaign to increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank failure.
October 12, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FDIC 

Bowman: Regulators should avoid harming bank viability

Banking regulators should ensure changes to the regulatory framework do not harm the long-term viability of banks, especially midsized and smaller banks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
October 12, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

Fed’s Bowman: Advocacy on CDFI proposal making a difference

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman recognized community banker concerns with proposed changes to the community development financial institution certification application.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA supports bill to establish USDA Express loan program

ICBA expressed support for a recently introduced House bill based on an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   USDA Farm Loan Programs 

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