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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.
CFPB extends 1071 compliance deadlines
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published an interim final rule to extend its 1071 small-business reporting rule’s compliance and reporting dates.
June 18, 2025 |
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CFPB
FDIC updates rates and rate caps
The FDIC’s national rates and rate caps for savings accounts, interest checking accounts, money market accounts, and CDs have been updated and are available on the FDIC website.
June 17, 2025 |
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FDIC
Agencies request information on targeting payments fraud
ICBA applauded the federal banking agencies for announcing a request for comment on potential actions to help consumers, businesses, and financial institutions mitigate risk of payments fraud, with a particular focus on check fraud.
June 17, 2025 |
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Payments Fraud
FATF updates money laundering, terrorist financing lists
The Financial Action Task Force updated its lists of countries monitored for deficiencies in their efforts to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
June 17, 2025 |
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Fraud
Senate unanimously passes ICBA-advocated ‘trigger leads’ bill
ICBA-advocated legislation to curb the use of mortgage “trigger leads” last week passed the Senate by unanimous consent after the House Financial Services Committee advanced its version of the measure.
June 16, 2025 |
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Troy Cullen joins ICBA Payments and TCM Bank
ICBA Payments announced the appointment of Troy Cullen as executive vice president and chief revenue officer for the organization and its agent bank, TCM Bank N.A.
June 16, 2025 |
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ICBA shares customizable news release for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
ICBA CRA Solutions marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by equipping community bankers with tools such as a customizable news release on ICBA’s Media Resource Center.
June 13, 2025 |
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Elder Financial Abuse
Independent Banker shares 7 traits of a great leader
The latest Independent Banker magazine shares the seven traits of great leaders that help build a stronger community bank.
June 12, 2025 |
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ICBA continues urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to ask senators to co-sponsor the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (S. 838) and preserve and expand ACRE in the Senate’s reconciliation tax bill.
June 12, 2025 |
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Agriculture
ICBA-advocated bill on mortgage ‘trigger leads’ advances in House
As reported in Wednesday’s NewsWatch Today, the House Financial Services Committee this week voted to advance several ICBA-advocated bills.
June 12, 2025 |
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Congressional Matters
Check fraud prevention flyers now available from ICBA
Community bankers can now order physical copies of a check fraud prevention flyer to distribute to customers.
June 11, 2025 |
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Checks Fraud
House panel passes three ICBA-backed bills
The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance ICBA-advocated bills to ban trigger leads, change threshold requirements for small bank holding companies, and support small financial institutions.
June 11, 2025 |
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Fed reminder: One month to prepare for ISO 20022 implementation
The Federal Reserve reminded banks it will adopt the ISO 20022 message format for the Fedwire Funds Service on Monday, July 14. The existing proprietary Fedwire Application Interface Manual format will sunset on Friday, July 11.
June 11, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
House Financial Services Committee marking up three ICBA-backed bills today
Ahead of a House Financial Services Committee markup scheduled for today, ICBA urged committee members to vote to advance bills to ban trigger leads, change threshold requirements for small bank holding companies, and support small financial institutions.
June 10, 2025 |
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1071
Bowman sworn in as Fed vice chair for supervision
Michelle Bowman was sworn in as Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision.
June 10, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
OCC: Preemption is a cornerstone of the dual banking system
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood reaffirmed the OCC’s support of preemption as a cornerstone of the dual banking system and fundamental to the operation of the federal banking system.
June 10, 2025 |
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OCC
House passes ICBA-backed legislation to protect SBA lending
The House of Representatives passed ICBA-backed legislation to protect the integrity of the Small Business Administration 7(a) program so it can continue to reach more borrowers and support local economic development.
June 06, 2025 |
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Small Business Administration
ICBA-backed bill to support minority banks reintroduced
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) reintroduced ICBA-supported legislation to codify a Treasury Department program to support minority depository institutions and other community banks.
June 06, 2025 |
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ICBA advocates changes to state law at check fraud meeting
ICBA and a group of community bankers met with the Uniform Commercial Code's Permanent Editorial Board at a national stakeholders' meeting to advocate changes to state law to better address check and wire fraud.
June 06, 2025 |
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Fraud
ICBA: More needs to be done to curtail crypto scams
ICBA said it strongly supports a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed rule to designate the Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern, but it said more needs to be done to curtail the rapid growth of crypto scams.
June 05, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates this week called on senators to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would reduce high loan interest costs for farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners.
June 05, 2025 |
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Agriculture
Michelle Bowman confirmed as Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision
ICBA congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman following last night’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair for supervision.
June 05, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates called on senators to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would reduce high loan interest costs for farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners.
June 04, 2025 |
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Agriculture
Hood: OCC seeking community bank input on AI
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said the OCC wants to develop artificial intelligence guidance and tools that ensure that all banks can modernize and remain competitive.
June 04, 2025 |
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OCC
Fed lifts growth restriction on Wells Fargo
The Federal Reserve announced that Wells Fargo is no longer subject to the asset-growth restriction from its enforcement action against the bank.
June 04, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
Independent Banker highlights 40 under 40
This month’s Independent Banker magazine recognizes the seventh annual "40 Under 40" list of emerging community bankers who are making a difference in their communities.
June 03, 2025 |
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CFPB seeks to vacate ‘unlawful’ 1033 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked a federal court to vacate its 1033 rule on consumer data security and privacy, saying the rule is unlawful.
June 03, 2025 |
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CFPB
Senate moves to bring Bowman nomination to a vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) moved to bring to a vote the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision.
June 03, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.
June 02, 2025 |
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Treasury seeks input on modernizing payments
The Treasury Department announced it is seeking public input on its plans to transition federal disbursements to electronic payments.
June 02, 2025 |
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After lobbying success at Capital Summit, ICBA continues ACRE push in Senate
After community bankers convened in Washington this month for Capital Summit, ICBA noted the inclusion of a modified version of the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act (ACRE - S. 838) in the House version of the reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and urged senators to include ACRE in its version of reconciliation.
June 02, 2025 |
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Agriculture
Agencies sunsetting cybersecurity tool in August
ICBA is reminding community bankers that federal regulators’ Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is scheduled to sunset on Aug. 31.
May 30, 2025 |
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Cybersecurity
Independent Banker shares point-of-sale tips for community bankers
About 90% of smartphone users now use digital wallets regularly, offering opportunities for community banks to innovate and respond to customer expectations, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
May 30, 2025 |
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Treasury sanctions Philippines-based company for cyber scams
The Treasury Department sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based company that provides computer infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of websites involved in virtual currency investment scams, commonly known as “pig butchering.”
May 30, 2025 |
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Community bank net income increases in Q1
Community banks reported a 10% first-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and an 8.5% increase from the previous year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
May 29, 2025 |
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ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for policy action
After a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the need for policymaker action is urgent.
May 29, 2025 |
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Credit Unions
Trump vows to end GSE conservatorship
President Donald Trump said he is working to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship while maintaining an implicit government guarantee on their obligations and securities.
May 29, 2025 |
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Secondary Mortgage Market Secondary Mortgage Market
Independent Banker: Legal expertise key to smooth succession
A legal team can play an important role in helping community banks devise a watertight succession plan that adheres to its corporate guidelines, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
May 28, 2025 |
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Community bankers meet with Treasury’s Bessent
Several ICBA members last Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with Treasury Secretary Bessent.
May 28, 2025 |
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ISO 20022 transition scheduled for July
ICBA is reminding community bankers of the Fedwire Funds Service’s upcoming conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.
May 28, 2025 |
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LEAD FWD registration opens
Registration is now open for ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Bloomington, Minn.
May 27, 2025 |
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Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
May 27, 2025 |
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Commerce & Banking
ThinkTECH Accelerator reservations open
Community bankers can reserve a date for a private or group visit during the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
May 27, 2025 |
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House committee announces hearings, markup for June
The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings and a markup for June
May 23, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
ICBA, others push SEC to rescind cyber incident rule
ICBA and other groups called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its cyber incident disclosure rule.
May 23, 2025 |
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Cybersecurity
House passes tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House of Representatives passed its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package, which includes several ICBA tax priorities.
May 23, 2025 |
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House committee advances ICBA-advocated reg relief bills
During a two-day markup, the House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-advocated bills to provide regulatory relief to community banks.
May 22, 2025 |
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ICBA, groups oppose price controls on credit card products
ICBA and other trade groups expressed opposition to an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would impose government price controls on credit card products.
May 22, 2025 |
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Credit Cards
Fintech showcase next week
ICBA Innovation and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator are holding a complimentary webinar next week on using innovation to support underserved populations and drive community growth.
May 22, 2025 |
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FDIC says Deposit Insurance Fund restoration ahead of schedule
The FDIC said it projects that the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio remains on track to reach the statutory minimum of 1.35% ahead of the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028.
May 21, 2025 |
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FDIC
ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill filed as Senate amendment
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress after legislation to allow large merchants to expand the power of the federal government to intervene in the U.S. credit card market was reintroduced in the Senate.
May 21, 2025 |
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Credit Cards
FDIC board approves rescission of 2024 bank merger policy statement
The FDIC board of directors approved the rescission of the agency’s 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions and the reinstatement of its statement of policy in effect prior to 2024.
May 21, 2025 |
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FDIC
ICBA thanks community bankers for lobbying efforts
ICBA thanks the more than 500 community bank advocates who visited congressional offices during last week’s ICBA Capital Summit to advocate for the industry’s top policy priorities.
May 20, 2025 |
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ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
May 20, 2025 |
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CFPB ends COVID mortgage protections
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interim final rule ending protections for mortgagors experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 20, 2025 |
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CFPB Compliance
ICBA meets with Treasury officials on addressing check fraud
ICBA last week met with Treasury officials as the department works to transition from paper checks to electronic payments for all federal disbursements and receipts.
May 19, 2025 |
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ICBA urges Senate to include ACRE Act in reconciliation bill
ICBA called on Senate Finance Committee leaders to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill.
May 19, 2025 |
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Agriculture
Hotel deadline today for ICBA PAC golf tournament
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn. Lodging at the Minneapolis Marriott West is available June 15-17 and rooms must be reserved today.
May 19, 2025 |
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Research: Durbin-Marshall Bill would disproportionately hurt community banks
New research from the University of Miami says legislation that would allow large merchants to route credit card transactions on the network that is least costly to them would have a disproportionate impact on small financial institutions.
May 16, 2025 |
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Credit Cards
Independent Banker highlights how fraudsters take advantage of natural disasters
The latest Independent Banker magazine explains how fraudsters try to capitalize on people’s vulnerability and generosity following a natural disaster.
May 16, 2025 |
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Fraud
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