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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA check fraud detection guide now available
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force published a guide that explains the solutions available to community banks to detect instances of check fraud.
October 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
Fed’s Bowman cites community bank, credit union regulatory disparities
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said regulatory disparities between community banks and nonbank providers—including credit unions—can have a distortive effect on competition.
October 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
ICBA task force releases check fraud detection guide
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force published a guide that explains the solutions available to community banks to detect instances of check fraud.
October 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
DOJ announces first credit union redlining settlement
The Justice Department announced that Citadel Federal Credit Union has agreed to pay more than $6.5 million to resolve allegations that it engaged in lending discrimination by redlining predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in and around Philadelphia.
October 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions Government Banks
ICBA: AML/CFT modernization should not expand reg burden
ICBA told the federal banking agencies that their proposals to update anti-money-laundering and countering-the-financing-of-terrorism programs would create additional burdens on banks without any demonstrable benefit to combatting money laundering or terror financing.
October 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML
ICBA raises relief funds, posts online resources
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Credit union tax subsidies continue driving record-high acquisitions
Following the 18th credit union acquisition of a community bank this year—and the fifth in Washington state—ICBA said Congress should address antiquated credit union policies.
October 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Fed’s Jefferson encourages input on discount window
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson encouraged comments on the Fed’s request for information on “operational frictions” associated with the discount window and intraday credit.
October 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Independent Banker highlights cybersecurity role for generative AI
Generative artificial intelligence could help community banks identify potentially fraudulent activity and security flaws, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
October 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Artificial Intellegence
FDIC extends comment period on deposits RFI
The FDIC extended until Dec. 6 the comment period on its request for information on deposits, as advocated by ICBA.
October 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC extends comment period for brokered deposit proposal
The FDIC extended the comment period on its proposed rule on brokered deposits from Oct. 22 to Nov. 21.
October 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA encouraging Payments Video Challenge promotion
ICBA is encouraging community bankers to spread the word about the Payments Innovation Alliance’s Payment Video Challenge to raise awareness of financial scams.
October 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports adoption of changes to Nacha rules
ICBA expressed support for a Bureau of the Fiscal Service proposal to adopt the 2022, 2023, and 2024 amendments to the Nacha rules.
October 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ACH
OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Milton can close
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
October 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Independent Banker shares tips for a successful core conversion
Core conversions can be challenging for community banks but there are ways to make the process painless, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
October 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies adjust regulatory thresholds
Federal regulators announced 2025 updates to key regulatory thresholds.
October 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators Compliance
ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Record-setting 17th credit union acquisition requires response
Following this year’s 17th acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—a new single-year record—ICBA repeated its call for policymakers to respond.
October 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Swift to start live trials of digital asset transactions next year
Swift announced that banks and central banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in 2025 will be able to use its network to conduct pilot transactions in digital assets and central bank digital currencies.
October 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
New op-ed: Credit unions that act like big banks should be regulated like them
Members of Congress and the American public should consider why credit unions are acting like the nation’s largest banks while enjoying tax and regulatory advantages, according to a new MarketWatch opinion piece (subscription required).
October 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Agencies issue joint statement on institutions affected by Hurricane Helene
Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Helene on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision.
October 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Survey: Regulatory burden is top community bank concern
Regulatory burden has risen to the top of community banker concerns alongside cost of funds, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Annual Community Bank Survey.
October 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA shares tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ICBA released tips to help consumers protect their sensitive financial information and minimize the risk of cyber threats.
October 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
CFPB issues advisory on medical debt collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an advisory opinion that said debt collectors, which may include third-party “revenue cycle management” companies, are violating federal law when they collect on inaccurate or legally invalid medical debts.
October 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
FDIC, OCC announce relief for banks affected by Hurricane Helene
The FDIC announced regulatory relief to facilitate recovery in areas of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. The FDIC also published a disaster webpage with more information for banks that are affected.
October 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues advocating 1033 exemption in latest report
In a new American Banker article (subscription required), ICBA continued its call for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to include a community bank exemption in its pending 1033 rule on sharing consumer financial data.
October 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FHFA proposes updates to FHLBank liquidity rules
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule that would amend its regulation of Federal Home Loan Bank unsecured credit limits.
October 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHFA issues climate risk advisory to FHLBanks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin that provides guidance to the Federal Home Loan Banks on incorporating climate-related risks into their risk-management frameworks.
October 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FHFA advises FHLBanks on credit risk and liquidity
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin to the Federal Home Loan Banks that details expectations for providing members with access to advances in a safe and sound manner.
September 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
FDIC announces relief for Georgia, Vermont banks
The FDIC announced regulatory relief to facilitate recovery in areas of Georgia affected by Tropical Storm Debby and areas of Vermont affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
September 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA urging community banker participation in EGRPRA review
ICBA recently issued a guide to help community bankers participate in the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review process launched by banking regulators this year.
September 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN sanctions Russian virtual currency cybercriminals
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network sanctioned PM2BTC, a Russian virtual currency exchanger associated with Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov, as being a money-laundering concern in connection with illicit finance.
September 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA Community tops 4,000 users
The ICBA Community online platform continues to grow and has now surpassed 4,000 members.
September 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA push on credit union deals garners more media attention
ICBA’s campaign opposing credit union acquisitions of tax-paying community banks continued generating headlines with a new Bloomberg report on the FDIC’s recent policy update on bank mergers.
September 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Blog post: Community bankers find solutions, connections at ICBA LIVE
The challenges community bankers face—from compliance issues to cybersecurity and staffing concerns—require the industry to come together to amplify its voice and find solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025, according to a new ICBA blog post.
September 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community bankers report reg burden during EGRPRA outreach meeting
Community bankers voiced discontent with excessive regulatory burdens during an ICBA-advocated outreach meeting under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.
September 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
OCC
OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Helene can close
The OCC said national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks can close in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.
September 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Senator Moran: Help needed for agriculture
The current farm bill is not adequate to provide relief or safety nets for U.S. farmers, nor is it reflective of the current state of the farm economy, said Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a lead sponsor of the ICBA-advocated ACRE Act (S. 2371/H.R. 3139).
September 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
CFPB sets up webpage for standard-setting organizations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau set up a webpage for public comment applications to become a recognized standard setter under the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule.
September 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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