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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.
ThinkTECH session next week features quick fintech pitches
ICBA next week is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.
December 06, 2023 |
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House committee chairman McHenry won’t seek reelection
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
December 06, 2023 |
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Congressional Matters
CFPB to Congress: ICBA mortgage disclosure proposal could benefit housing market
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promoted its recent approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures in testimony before Congress.
December 06, 2023 |
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CFPB Compliance
White paper warns of ‘triangulation’ fraud
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently issued a white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the broader payments system.
December 05, 2023 |
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Fraud
Independent Banker features Best Community Banks to Work For
The December issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features the 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For recipients.
December 05, 2023 |
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ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open
Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
December 05, 2023 |
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Fed touts ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach to innovation
The Federal Reserve Board’s approach to overseeing banking innovation seeks to ensure activities that present fundamentally the same risks are regulated in the same way, a Fed regulator is slated to tell Congress today.
December 05, 2023 |
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House passes ICBA-advocated resolution to scrap CFPB 1071 rule
ICBA commended the House for passing an ICBA-advocated resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements.
December 04, 2023 |
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CFPB Compliance
OCC announces 2024 fees and assessments
The OCC announced its fees and assessments for calendar year 2024.
December 04, 2023 |
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FinCEN updates beneficial ownership information resources
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated its beneficial ownership information frequently asked questions, Small Entity Compliance Guide, quick reference materials, and informational video.
December 04, 2023 |
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FinCEN
FDIC adds new technical assistance videos
The FDIC announced updates to its Technical Assistance Video Program.
December 04, 2023 |
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House set to vote today on nullifying 1071 rule
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule ahead of a House vote slated for today.
December 01, 2023 |
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CFPB
ICBA congratulates new CSBS chief
ICBA congratulated Brandon Milhorn for being named president and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.
December 01, 2023 |
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Chopra pressed on 1071 rule during Senate hearing
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra faced questions from Congress about the bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data reporting rule.
December 01, 2023 |
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CFPB
FDIC, OCC issue CRA exam schedule
The FDIC and OCC issued lists of institutions scheduled for Community Reinvestment Act examination during the first and second quarters of 2024.
December 01, 2023 |
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CRA
ICBA to FDIC: Focus new resolution standards on banks over $100B
ICBA said it agrees with an FDIC proposal to implement resolution planning for banks with at least $100 billion in assets but said banks between $50 billion and $100 billon should generally be exempt.
November 30, 2023 |
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FDIC
Community bank net income declines in Q3
Community banks reported a 4.8% third-quarter decline in net income from the previous quarter and a 15% decrease from the same period a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
November 30, 2023 |
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FDIC Lending
Grassroots push continues ahead of House 1071 vote
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule ahead of a House vote slated for this week.
November 30, 2023 |
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Compliance
FinCEN extends deadline for beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their initial reports on beneficial ownership information.
November 30, 2023 |
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Compliance
FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024.
November 29, 2023 |
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Federal Housing Finance Agency
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