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Latest ICBA podcast on winning the talent war

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast focuses on thinking creatively about recruitment amid the Great Resignation.
April 11, 2023 | Podcast  

ICBA urging grassroots outreach on farm bill principles

ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to include six key principles in this year’s farm bill.
April 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture 

CFPB reports on small entities’ calls to restrict impact of 1033 rule

The CFPB this week released its Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act report on its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data, setting the stage for the bureau to issue a proposed rule.
April 10, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FDIC reports effective consumer compliance

The FDIC conducted roughly 1,000 consumer compliance examinations last year and found supervised institutions demonstrated effective management of their consumer compliance responsibilities, the agency said.
April 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB launches 1071 technical support program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a technical support program to help financial institutions implement and comply with its newly released Section 1071 final rule.
April 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB issues guidance on abusive conduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a policy statement that explains the legal prohibition on abusive conduct in consumer financial markets and summarizes precedent.
April 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FinCEN reports on business email compromise in the real estate sector

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an analysis on patterns and trends identified in Bank Secrecy Act data relating to business email compromise in the real estate sector in 2020 and 2021.
April 03, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Hsu says overdraft practices pose UDAP risks

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said not all overdraft fees present equal compliance risks and spotlighted “authorize positive, settle negative” and re-presentment fees as particularly risky.
April 03, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB says TILA doesn’t preempt state disclosure laws

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said state disclosure laws covering lending to businesses in California, New York, Utah, and Virginia are not preempted by the federal Truth in Lending Act.
March 29, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA offers custom op-ed distinguishing community banks

ICBA is offering community bankers a new customizable op-ed to help differentiate community banks from larger and riskier financial institutions.
March 27, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness 

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