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Navigating Compliance in Cannabis Banking

With potential regulatory guidance for cannabis banking on the horizon, these community banks are positioning themselves strongly and safely within this growing industry.
July 17, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

FinCEN official: Beneficial ownership reporting only takes 20 minutes to complete

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby said most companies should be able to file beneficial ownership information reporting quickly and without the help of an attorney or accountant.
July 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

ICBA: New Federal Home Loan Bank Lending Restrictions Will Harm Access to Home Loans

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today issued the following statement on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s recent announcement that it will restrict lending by its member banks.
July 16, 2024 | Press Release   FHLB 

ICBA: FHLBanks’ mission should not be changed

ICBA told the Federal Housing Finance Agency that the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission is clear and does not need to be substantially changed or clarified.
July 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FHLB Federal Housing Finance Agency 

FDIC holding second signage webinar for bank officers

The FDIC this month is scheduled to hold the second of four webinars for bank officers and employees on its final rule governing the usage of official FDIC signs, advertising, name, logo, and more.
July 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Michael Benedict: Are We There Yet?

Take a look at the nagging persistence of portfolio mark‑to‑market.
July 16, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy Growing the Community 

Comments on FHLBank system mission review due today

Today is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
July 15, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FHLB Federal Housing Finance Agency 

AT&T discloses customer data breach

AT&T released a statement on unauthorized access of customer data from a third-party cloud platform.
July 15, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Data Breach Cybersecurity 

Fed researchers: Banks that share name with failed institutions experience loss of business

Federal Reserve researchers said banks that share their name with a failed bank experience a half-percent drop in transaction deposits relative to banks with similar characteristics but different names.
July 15, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Customers Bank's Dynamic AI Strategy

In response to the growing prominence of artificial intelligence in everyday bank operations, Customers Bank has embraced generative AI and developed an internal training program to educate its employees on how to use it.
July 15, 2024 | Independent Banker  

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