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CRA Public File Requirements

The April 1 Community Reinvestment Act public file deadline is approaching. Below is a refresher on CRA public file requirements.
March 22, 2024 | News  

FDIC proposes updated guidance on bank mergers

The FDIC proposed revisions to its statement of policy, or SOP, on bank merger transactions incorporating ICBA-advocated provisions.
March 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

Agencies extend certain CRA rule application dates

Federal regulators issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in their Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October.
March 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance CRA 

Crypto hacks fuel North Korean income: report

Cryptocurrency hacks account for half of North Korea’s foreign income since 2017, according to a pending U.N. Security Council report.
March 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Member Benefits: ICBA PAC

ICBA PAC is the only federal political action committee dedicated entirely to community bank causes. See how ICBA PAC elevates you—the community banker—and ensures your voice is heard.
March 22, 2024 | Independent Banker  

OCC to host Project REACh financial inclusion summit

The OCC opened registration for its Project REACh Financial Inclusion Summit, scheduled for May 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Blog: ICBA and community banks fight check fraud

ICBA and community banks are leading the way in fighting check fraud, according to a new blog post on Main Street Matters.
March 21, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Small businesses again most satisfied with community banks: Fed

Small-business borrowers approved for at least some of the financing they sought last year were again more satisfied with their experiences at community banks than at larger and online lenders, according to the Federal Reserve.
March 21, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Small Business Lending 

ICBA Capital Summit registration open

Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

How to Curate Your Community Bank's Social Strategy

Between Facebook, Instagram, X and other social media platforms, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully follow every social trend when it comes to your marketing. But should that even be your bank’s goal?
March 21, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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