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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.
Nacha provides relief on signature requirements
Nacha said it will not enforce signature and similar authentication requirements for receiving depository financial institutions until further notice.
March 30, 2020 |
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Compliance
Fed announces financial reporting relief
The Federal Reserve said it will not take action against financial institutions with $5 billion or less in total assets for submitting certain financial statements within 30 days of the March 31 filing deadline.
March 27, 2020 |
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Advocacy
There When It Counts: Behind the Scenes of ICBA Advocacy
The Senate is convening now to advance the economic stimulus package responding to the coronavirus outbreak. We at ICBA often say that our star shines brightest when we are in the midst of a challenge—just as community bankers do.
March 25, 2020 |
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Advocacy
Agencies: Coronavirus loan modifications are not TDRs
Federal and state banking regulators said Sunday that they will not direct supervised institutions to automatically categorize coronavirus-related loan modifications as troubled debt restructurings.
March 23, 2020 |
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Advocacy
ICBA makes news for turning up heat on credit unions
This week’s ICBA pushback against credit union advocacy meetings in Washington is making news.
February 28, 2020 |
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Credit Unions
Fed’s Bowman: Regs limit community bank mortgage lending
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle “Miki” Bowman said the declining presence of community banks in the consumer real estate mortgage market is a key challenge facing the housing sector.
January 17, 2020 |
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Mortgage Rules
An Open Letter to Congress: Community Banks Focused on Achievable Bipartisan Solutions
With a proven track record of common-sense legislative achievements that benefit Main Street consumers, small businesses, farmers and ranchers, we remain committed to pragmatic legislative solutions that will build on recent successes and expand the reach of our nation's economic prosperity to every urban, suburban and rural community we serve.
January 06, 2020 |
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Blog Details What's Next for Cannabis Banking
A new Main Street Matters post breaks down what's next for cannabis banking following the bipartisan House vote advancing the SAFE Banking Act.
October 16, 2019 |
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Grassroots/Be Heard Cannabis banking
Fed Close on Faster Payments—Make Some Noise
With the Federal Reserve closing in on its decision about whether to take a leadership role in faster payments, ICBA is urging community bankers to contact policymakers in support of Fed involvement.
July 22, 2019 |
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Federal Reserve Grassroots/Be Heard Payments Faster Payments
ICBA to Congress: Extend Safeguards on Personal Info to All Entities
ICBA urged Congress to require all entities that are responsible for handling personal consumer information to be held to the same standards as financial institutions.
May 09, 2019 |
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Data Security/Fraud
CFPB Issues Proposed Rule on Debt Collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Under its proposal, debt collectors would be restricted in how frequently, and the way in which they contact consumers. The proposal also provides additional information to consumers to help them identify debts and respond to collection attempts.
May 09, 2019 |
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CFPB Compliance
FDIC Seeks Feedback on Proposed Call Report Revisions
The FDIC is requesting feedback on proposed revisions to the call report. The revision introduces reporting requirements on the proposed Community Bank Leverage Ratio.
May 09, 2019 |
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Call Report
Crapo: Grassroots Advocacy Works
Community bank grassroots advocacy was instrumental in passing the S. 2155 regulatory relief law and remains critical to advancing additional reforms, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) told community bankers in Washington.
May 01, 2019 |
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Grassroots/Be Heard Regulatory Relief
Treasury Tosses Old Tax Rules
The Treasury Department finalized the repeal of 296 unnecessary, duplicative or obsolete tax regulations. Treasury said the elimination of regulatory “deadwood” helps advance the policies of President Trump’s Executive Orders 13777 and 13789, which direct the department to identify and reduce burdensome tax regulations.
March 15, 2019 |
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Taxes & Budget
Romero Rainey: Another Wall Street Tall Tale
While megabanks have been withdrawing from local communities in the wake of the financial crisis they created, a new Wall Street Journal article claims these areas can’t possibly get by without them, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes. ICBA and community bankers have a more positive story to share, she wrote on Main Street Matters.
March 05, 2019 |
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Too-Big-To-Fail/Systemic Risk
Report Notes Solid, But Slower Growth in 2018
The Federal Reserve said it will stick to its “patient” approach as it determines future adjustments amid concerns of a slowing global economy and last year’s financial turmoil, according to the central bank’s annual report to Congress.
February 25, 2019 |
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Federal Reserve
ICBA Advocates Uniformity, Certainty in FCC Rules
ICBA and other financial services trade associations filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, advocating for uniformity and certainty in hearing challenges to FCC rules.
February 20, 2019 |
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FCC
ICBA Expands Toolkit to Promote Savings
ICBA updated its Tell Your Story toolkit with a customizable press release to help community bankers encourage financial responsibility during America Saves Week, slated for Feb. 25-March 2.
February 20, 2019 |
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