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Out of Office: Curtis Anderson

The executive vice president of $12.6 billion-asset Veritex Community Bank in Dallas, Texas, relives his childhood through his collection of unique vending and self-service machines from decades past.
February 26, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Hsu: Crypto industry slowing progress on supervision

Crypto industry resistance and jurisdictions competing for crypto business have held up progress on consolidated supervision of cryptoassets, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said.
February 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

ICBA urges agencies to ensure reg review provides substantive relief

ICBA called on federal banking regulators to ensure their latest regulatory review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act provides substantive regulatory relief for community banks—which previous reviews have failed to do.
February 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   EGRPRA s.2155 

Jefferson: Fed must prep for economic shocks

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said policymakers should remain “vigilant and nimble” on monetary policy in case of adverse shocks to the economy.
February 23, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

Legends Bank Gives Local Charities a Real Shot

Thanks to Legends Bank, local charities have financial support to bolster their efforts. Since 2020, the $824 million-asset bank in Clarksville, Tenn., has hosted its annual Game Changer Charity Clay Shoot event to raise funds for organizations that are making a difference in the community.
February 23, 2024 | Independent Banker  

ICBA to Agencies: Latest Regulatory Review Should Provide Substantive Relief to Community Banks

The Independent Community Bankers of America today called on federal banking regulators to ensure their latest regulatory review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act provides substantive regulatory relief for community banks, which previous reviews under the law have failed to do.
February 22, 2024 | Press Release   EGRPRA s.2155 

Bowman: Regulators should not dictate bank strategy

The role of the Federal Reserve and other regulators in overseeing banks is not to make credit allocation decisions, but to ensure institutions manage their material risks, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman wrote in a recent essay.
February 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

2024 Bank Director Forum series begins April 4

Registration is open for ICBA’s Bank Directors Forums—exclusive sessions tailored for busy directors. Offered quarterly via livestream, these half-day sessions offer insights and tools to navigate the highly regulated financial services industry, with savings for those who register for all four. Register here.
February 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

CFTC panel to meet on crypto taxonomy

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission said its Global Markets Advisory Committee will meet next month on digital assets and other issues.
February 22, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Member Benefits: Be Proactive With Crisis Preparedness

ICBA’s Crisis Preparedness website offers resources to help community bankers plan for and mitigate the effects of a catastrophe, whether it’s a natural disaster, a cyberattack or an in-person threat.
February 22, 2024 | Independent Banker  

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