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ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close ILC Loophole

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company (ILC) loophole, which allows commercial companies to own full-service banks without the same regulatory oversight and violates U.S. policy separating banking and commerce.
December 15, 2023 | Press Release   Compliance Lending 

ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open

Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
December 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

A Rare Partnership Between Two Community Banks

When Oconee State Bank acquired Elberton Federal Savings & Loan in a rare merger conversion earlier this year, it saved the mutual savings institution from closing and, in turn, deepened its commitment to the community.
December 15, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Williams: Community bankers focused on regulatory environment

ICBA Chairman Derek Williams discusses the community banking industry’s 2024 outlook in the latest “Banking with Interest” podcast from IntraFi.
December 14, 2023 | Podcast   Community Bank Awareness 

Fed holds rates steady, hints at 2024 cuts

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates at a range of 5.25-5.50% and indicated rate cuts are on the table in 2024.
December 14, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

Postal Inspectors warning consumers about check washing

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers about check washing, in which fraudsters change payee names and dollar amounts on checks and fraudulently deposit them.
December 14, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

ThinkTECH Connect set for today

ICBA today is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.
December 14, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA Supports Bill to Restrict Sale of ‘Trigger Leads’

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed support for bipartisan legislation to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
December 14, 2023 | Press Release   Mortgage Lending Mortgage Rules 

Lindsay LaNore: The Gift of Clear Communication

December 14, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA quarterly briefing today

ICBA today is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights.
December 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

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