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Member Benefits: Tips for IT Outsourcing

For community banks that are considering or are already working with a third-party IT vendor, ICBA’s IT Outsourcing Toolkit has a collection of resources that address the process and considerations.
September 22, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act

To meet the needs of today’s world, the Community Reinvestment Act is getting an update. Here’s what to know about it.
September 21, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA Commends House Committee Passage of Bill Barring Creation of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the House Financial Services Committee for passing ICBA-advocated legislation to restrict the ability of the federal government to introduce a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 20, 2023 | Press Release   Digital Assets Payments 

CFPB issues guidance on credit denials by lenders using AI

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance about certain legal requirements that lenders must adhere to when using artificial intelligence and other complex models.
September 20, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Technology 

Charles Potts: How Curiosity Leads to Innovation

How many times have you asked your customers what they need or how you can serve their needs? Asking these questions is crucial to improving the customer experience and ultimately ensuring lifelong relationships.
September 20, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Alum Chimney Wins “Best of Show” Honors at FinovateFall 2023

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) celebrates this year’s FinovateFall 2023 Best of Show winner, Chimney, a member of the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort.
September 19, 2023 | Press Release   Technology 

Generative AI in Community Banking: What's the Risk?

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Jasper, is growing and evolving rapidly. How can community banks leverage this technology while avoiding scams?
September 19, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance Payments 

Another court rules against CFPB’s 1071 rule

Another federal district court has ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not enforce its Section 1071 small-business rule until the Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the bureau’s funding structure.
September 18, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA, groups oppose effort to slip credit card bill into military funding package

ICBA and other groups expressed united opposition to efforts by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) to attach their ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill to a must-pass appropriations bill.
September 18, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Cards Payments 

Senate panel to mark up cannabis banking bill this month

The Senate Banking Committee said it would meet Sept. 27 to consider ICBA-advocated legislation to establish a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal.
September 18, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cannabis banking 

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