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ICBA to Agencies: Ensure Latest Regulatory Review Has Meaningful Impact on Community Bank Regulation

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on federal regulators to take meaningful action to address excessive regulatory burdens on community banks under the agencies’ latest review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act, or EGRPRA.
May 06, 2024 | Press Release   Agencies/Regulators  

Agencies issue community bank guide on third-party relationships

The federal banking regulators released a guide for community banks on managing risk in third-party relationships.
May 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Fed proposes expanding large-value payments service operations

The Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposal to expand the operating days of the Federal Reserve Banks' two large-value payments services.
May 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fed’s Bowman expects ongoing inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she expects inflation to remain elevated for “some time.”
May 06, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Paycheck Protection Program's Impact Four Years On

Community banks went above and beyond to help customers and noncustomers alike during the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) four years ago, and they continue to reap the benefits of that service. From new technology to new customers, learn how these community banks are riding the tailwinds of the PPP and nurturing the relationships that came from it.
May 06, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

FDIC, OCC detail merger proposals at House hearing

Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.
May 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FCC 

FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.
May 03, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

Practical Tips for Community Bank Innovation

Innovation doesn’t just happen. It takes forethought, planning and follow-through. We spoke to community banks that have translated fresh ideas into a return on investment and asked them for their tips on building innovation into their normal operations.
May 03, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

FHLBank officials pledge to work with ICBA against harmful changes to system

Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.
May 02, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.
May 02, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Secondary Mortgage Market Secondary Mortgage Market 

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