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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.
Regulators rolling out off-cycle exams: Reuters
Reuters reported on bank regulators ramping up off-cycle examinations of community banks following large bank failures earlier this year.
December 07, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
ICBA: Agency use of AI could relieve data reporting burden
ICBA offered recommendations for an Office of Management and Budget proposal to establish artificial intelligence governance standards for federal agencies.
December 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
OCC announces 2024 fees and assessments
The OCC announced its fees and assessments for calendar year 2024.
December 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
FDIC adds new technical assistance videos
The FDIC announced updates to its Technical Assistance Video Program.
December 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
CISA LinkedIn presentation today on cybersecurity protections
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency today is hosting a LinkedIn Live presentation on its Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals.
November 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA pushing grassroots outreach ahead of House 1071 vote
With the House expected to vote this week on an ICBA-advocated resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the measure.
November 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Fed officials weigh future rate hikes
Federal Reserve officials in separate speeches discussed the implications of softening economic activity on the interest rate outlook.
November 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House set to vote this week on 1071 reversal
With the House expected to vote this week on an ICBA-advocated resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the measure.
November 28, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ICBA briefing on CRA rule today
ICBA is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 28, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
Paper details ‘triangulation’ fraud targeting online shoppers
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center issued a new white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the broader payments system.
November 28, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Fraud
ICBA to Fed: Extend comment period on interchange proposal
ICBA and other groups urged the Federal Reserve Board to extend the comment period on its proposal to lower the maximum interchange fee that covered debit card issuers may receive for debit card transactions.
November 28, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Treasury issues advisory on AI-enabled holiday scams
The Treasury Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection released an advisory highlighting tips consumers can take to avoid becoming the victim of cyber or online scams this holiday shopping season.
November 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Department of Treasury
ICBA briefing on CRA rule tomorrow
ICBA tomorrow is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
FinCEN warns of Employee Retention Credit fraud
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions on fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit.
November 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Fraud
Agencies extend comment period on megabank debt proposal
Federal banking regulators extended the comment period on their long-term debt proposed rule for large banks until Jan. 16, 2024. Comments on the proposal were originally due by Nov. 30.
November 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
FDIC approves special committee for workplace review
The FDIC board of directors unanimously approved a special committee to oversee an independent third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture following reports of misconduct.
November 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies issue new advisory on LockBit ransomware
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released a joint cybersecurity advisory on detection methods associated with LockBit 3.0 ransomware affecting Citrix systems.
November 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
CFPB approves ICBA proposal to improve mortgage disclosures
ICBA expressed support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules.
November 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FHFA finalizes changes to commingled securities, bi-merge requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule that amends several provisions of the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
November 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Keynote speakers, learning labs set for ICBA LIVE
ICBA announced two keynote speakers and initial learning lab sessions for ICBA LIVE 2024, which is scheduled for March 14-17 in Orlando, Fla.
November 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA briefing on CRA rule next week
ICBA next week is slated to hold a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
ICBA urges preliminary notice on credit reporting rulemaking
ICBA and other groups called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking before releasing its upcoming proposed rule on credit reporting.
November 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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