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As Credit Union Tax Subsidies Drive Record-High Acquisitions of Tax-Paying Community Banks, Policymakers Should Respond

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after this year’s 18th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union — expanding on this year’s annual record.
October 09, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

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  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 7

We wrapped up our second to last week at ICBA with exciting and fulfilling activities. On Wednesday, we had our Senior Leader Lunch with Alex Galeano. On Thursday, we had our fun HR Outing, where we learned to play pickleball at Kraken Courts.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 8

After 9 amazing weeks at ICBA this summer, we have reached our final day as interns. All 6 of us worked in different departments and we each had a unique and amazing experience.
October 04, 2024 | News  

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