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Community Banks' Best Defense Against Ransomware

Ransomware incidents are skyrocketing, and while banks are less likely to be hit, that doesn’t mean they can rest on their laurels. Constant vigilance is key.
March 28, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Latest on crypto: terrorism sanctions, federal charges

Federal officials announced a new round of legal actions related to the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes.
March 27, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Payment networks, merchants announce settlement on interchange suit

Visa, Mastercard, major credit card issuers, and the merchants suing them announced a proposed settlement to end nearly two decades of litigation over credit card interchange. ICBA is analyzing this new settlement to determine the impact on the community banking sector.
March 27, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Cards 

ICBA Capital Summit speakers confirmed

The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 27, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Could a Fintech Help Your Community Bank Keep Up With Faster Payments?

The faster payments landscape is constantly evolving—but staying on top of it can provide community banks with a competitive edge. Could working with a fintech be key to that success?
March 27, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases

The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and tokenized foreign-exchange and asset networks.
March 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Speakers set for ICBA Capital Summit

ICBA announced the speakers for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill

With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Farm Bill 

Out of Office: Beth Whitehead

The executive vice president and chief administrative officer of $9.2 billion-asset American Savings Bank (ASB) in Honolulu has more than 100 pairs of Converse shoes, also known as Chucks.
March 26, 2024 | Independent Banker  

ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill

With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 25, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Farm Bill 

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