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ICBA Certification Q&A: Lisa Cronk

In the first of our new Powering Potential series, we meet Lisa C. Cronk, the compliance and audit control officer at Lake Elmo Bank in Minneapolis. With more than 25 years of banking experience, Lisa has woven her way through the intricate tapestry of financial compliance. Here, she reflects on her professional journey, the key aspects of her job and how she has used ICBA Education services and certifications to progress.
April 22, 2024 | Independent Banker  

FHFA seeks comment on proposed GSE offerings

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.
April 19, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

ICBA meets with Fed Governor Bowman on Reg II debit card rule

ICBA’s Anne Balcer met yesterday with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on the agency’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees. Fed Governor Bowman, who has spoken out against the proposal, said the agency’s cap on debit card interchange puts smaller issuers at a disadvantage.
April 19, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices

A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
April 19, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Lending 

7 Strategies for Raising Bank Deposits

Community banks must maintain a competitive edge to stay on top of their deposits.
April 19, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

House Financial Services Committee passes resolutions nullifying climate disclosure and credit card late fee rules

The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22 vote along party lines.
April 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

New Fraud and Compliance subgroups on ICBA Community

ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.
April 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Today: ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase

ICBA is hosting a webinar featuring demonstrations of the latest solutions from several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni.
April 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Charles Potts: How Core Providers Are Becoming Core to Innovation

Let's reflect on the dynamic between community banks and their fintech and core partners.
April 18, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA expresses support for resolution markup

ICBA wrote to House leadership expressing support for the markup of two Congressional Review Act resolutions: H.J. Res. 122 and H.J. Res. 127.
April 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

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