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ICBA urges CFPB to simplify rule on earned wage access products

ICBA told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that its proposed interpretive rule on “earned wage access” products defines “debt” too broadly.
September 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA appealing court ruling on CFPB’s 1071 rule

Following a district court decision denying ICBA’s lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule, ICBA is now appealing the ruling.
September 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

FDIC publishes CRA exam schedules

The FDIC issued the lists of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act examination during the fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025.
September 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

2024 National Community Bank Service Awards

Phelps County Bank in Rolla, Mo., and Woodsboro Bank in Woodsboro, Md., know their deep community roots require continual tending. That’s why their outstanding charitable work has earned them recognition as ICBA’s 2024 National Community Bank Service Award winners.
September 03, 2024 | Independent Banker  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 1

Last week, we began our internship program here at ICBA. Starting a new position is an exciting time, but it comes with unique challenges that we must face together. The first week is critical, where we learn, work, and create with others for the first time.
September 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA recognizes National Preparedness Month

ICBA recognized National Preparedness Month in September by issuing tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
August 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

Banking regulators update IT Examination Handbook

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the Development, Acquisition, and Maintenance booklet as part of its Information Technology Examination Handbook.
August 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Agencies sunsetting Cybersecurity Assessment Tool

Federal banking regulators said they are sunsetting the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool on Aug. 31, 2025.
August 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA Shares Financial Preparedness Tips for Consumers as National Preparedness Month Approaches

With National Preparedness Month scheduled for September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks urge consumers to take essential steps to bolster their financial readiness. In 2024 alone, there have been 19 confirmed weather and climate disaster events in the United States, devastating families and costing billions in damages.
August 29, 2024 | Press Release  

ICBA: Bill targeting financial fraud would increase scams

ICBA and other groups told members of Congress that their legislation to shift liability for authorized transactions to financial institutions would increase scams.
August 29, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

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