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Jim Reber: Monetary Policy for the WIN

The Fed was battling inflation 50 years ago, too.
September 18, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum Spotlights Faster Payments Offerings for Community Banks

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its first ThinkTECH Solutions Forum yesterday. This forum, which was designed to foster industry collaboration in support of community bank adoption of faster payments, is the first of three such forums planned for this year.
September 15, 2023 | Press Release   Payments Technology Fintech Innovation 

Financial Services Industry Opposes Effort by Senators Durbin & Marshall to Force Credit Card Routing Mandates into Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Funding Bill

Today, 11 trade associations representing virtually all banks and credit unions, including those primarily serving military-affiliated customers and members, released the following joint statement opposing the effort by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) to attach their proposed credit card routing legislation (S. 1838) to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366):
September 15, 2023 | Press Release   Payments 

CFPB updates FAQs on 1071 rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its frequently asked questions on its Section 1071 small-business rule.
September 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Innovation and relationship banking define community bank value proposition: ICBA leaders

Data show that consumers and small businesses value the symbiotic relationship between innovation and relationship banking that community banks offer, ICBA community bankers wrote in a new LinkedIn post.
September 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fintech Innovation 

ICBA urges CBDC opposition at House hearing

ICBA reiterated to Congress its opposition to the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Romero Rainey: ICBA campaigns targeting credit union policies

With credit union executives in Washington this week for advocacy meetings, ICBA launched several campaigns to raise questions about credit union policies among lawmakers, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey announced.
September 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Senator renews push to advance ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill

ICBA is calling on community bankers to voice strong opposition to renewed efforts by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to force Senate consideration of legislation to advance credit card routing restrictions.
September 15, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

Primis Bank Brings Banking to Your Front Door

Inspired by a fateful food delivery, Primis Bank launched V1BE, a banking delivery service that serves both individuals and businesses.
September 15, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA meets with OCC on re-presentment concerns

ICBA leadership community bankers and staff this week met with OCC officials on the agency’s supervisory approach to how banks treat single items that are repeatedly rejected for insufficient funds.
September 14, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

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