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ICBA: Record-tying credit union acquisition comes amid increased scrutiny

Following this year’s 16th credit union acquisition of a community bank — which ties the record for most in a single year — ICBA continued its call for Congress to investigate credit union policies.
September 25, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

United Bank Helps a Plant Nursery Grow

As of 2024, United Bank in Atmore, Ala., has worked with Slay’s Nursery in nearby Elberta, Ala., for two decades, having helped its owners launch and grow their nursery and gardening store.
September 25, 2024 | Independent Banker  

ICBA files appellate brief in CRA rule legal challenge

ICBA and other groups filed an appellate brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit as part of their legal challenge to federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule.
September 24, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance CRA 

Another Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union as Policymakers and Taxpayers Increase Scrutiny

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after this year’s 16th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
September 24, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

Survey shows rise in sophisticated fraud tactics

Sixty-two percent of institutions reported a rise in sophisticated fraud tactics, according to a new survey by the Center for Payments, Nacha, and ICBA.
September 24, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

ICBA continues urging 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 24, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  

Powering Potential: Strengthening Community Banking State by State

ICBA’s links with state banking associations help shape organizational growth and drive powerful collaborations.
September 24, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA briefing today ahead of EGRPRA outreach meeting

With the federal banking agencies hosting a virtual outreach meeting this week under their latest Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review, ICBA is hosting a briefing at 1 p.m. (Eastern time) today for bankers delivering oral comments.
September 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  

ICBA files appellate brief in CRA rule legal challenge

ICBA and other groups filed an appellate brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit as part of their legal challenge to federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule.
September 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA 

CFPB proposes amendment to remittance transfer rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule with an amendment to disclosure requirements for certain international money transfers.
September 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

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