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40 Under 40: 2024's Community Bank Leaders

Our sixth annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards recognize an insightful group of professionals who have continuously stepped up to lend a hand, offer a new perspective or make a difference in their communities.
June 03, 2024 | Independent Banker  

CFPB launches review of mortgage closing fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a public inquiry into what is driving an increase in mortgage closing costs.
May 31, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Latest Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Expansive Congressional Action

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 31, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Next Generation of Community Bankers Celebrated in ICBA's 40 Under 40 Listing

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its sixth annual list of 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders.
May 31, 2024 | Press Release  

Community bank net income rises in Q1

Community bank net income rose 6.1% in the first quarter but remained down 13.9% from a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
May 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness 

CFPB: Reg E wire transfer exemption doesn’t apply to online transactions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau argued in a court filing that online-initiated wire transfers are subject to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E, even though the law exempts transfers made by banks “by means of” a wire service.
May 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance Fraud 

Payments Leader Jacob Eisen Named ICBA Payments President and CEO

ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Eisen as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
May 30, 2024 | Press Release  

SEC warns investors about crypto fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an investor alert on how fraudsters use cryptoassets to lure victims and hide their identities, which makes recovering stolen funds more difficult.
May 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Digital Assets Fraud 

Treasury issues risk assessment on NFTs

The Treasury Department published its first risk assessment on non-fungible tokens.
May 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Fraud 

2024’s 10th Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Demands Response

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 24, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

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