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Luetkemeyer raises concerns with GSE credit score change

A key member of the House Financial Services Committee raised concerns with the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s plan to change credit report requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages.
November 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

8 Ways Community Banks Can Boost Small Business Lending

Small businesses and community banks are a perfect pairing. Community banks play a key role in giving small businesses needed capital and guidance so they can survive and thrive.
November 13, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Bank of Anguilla Weathers the Storm

In the wake of a destructive tornado in Mississippi, Bank of Anguilla continues to develop initiatives that will help people recover from the damage and return home.
November 10, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

FinCEN issues final rule on beneficial ownership identifiers

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule that specifies the circumstances in which a reporting company may report an entity’s FinCEN identifier in lieu of information about individual beneficial owners.
November 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FinCEN issues new SAR term for reporting export control evasion

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Bureau of Industry and Security issued a joint notice highlighting a new Suspicious Activity Report key term.
November 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Regulators target CRA, interchange, climate standards

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman expressed concerns with the community bank impact of regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule and other recent agency actions.
November 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA, state groups request comment extension on 1033 proposal

ICBA and its affiliated state community banking associations called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the comment deadline on its proposal to implement standards for sharing consumer financial data under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
November 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA briefing next week on CRA final rule

ICBA is slated to hold a complimentary briefing next week on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
November 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Derek Williams: The Human Side of Banking

When I think about my blessings as a community banker, it comes down to our relationship model. In a society that has become increasingly disconnected, our model puts the human back into banking.
November 09, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

How to Talk to Customers About Crypto

Most of your customers might not be investing in crypto, but their money is at risk if they do. That’s why community banks should stay current on cryptocurrency developments and be prepared to offer information and advice.
November 08, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

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