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Fed’s Waller ‘highly skeptical’ of U.S. CBDC

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller laid out his opposition to a U.S. central bank digital currency, saying he is “highly skeptical” of the need for a digital dollar.
October 17, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

ICBA Foundation continues seeking Hurricane Ian donations

The new ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program has raised more than $25,000 in its first 48 hours to assist community bank employees affected by Hurricane Ian—but more donations are needed from community bankers nationwide to support industry colleagues in Florida.
October 14, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness Crisis Preparedness 

Defense bill leaves out interchange measure, but ICBA campaign continues

The Senate version of a must-pass defense bill introduced this week excludes ICBA-opposed legislation that would create new credit card routing mandates, though the threat of the Durbin Amendment expansion remains.
October 14, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Interchange Lending Payments 

CFPB finds high fees on college-endorsed banking products

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a report raising questions about whether some marketing deals between colleges and financial institutions comply with Department of Education rules.
October 14, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Survey shows LIBOR transition work remains

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released survey results that found most respondents indicated they have documented plans in place to remediate USD LIBOR business loans prior to LIBOR’s discontinuation June 30, 2023, though more work remains.
October 14, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Small Business Lending 

ICBA, state groups urge opposition to Durbin Amendment expansion

ICBA and 44 state community banking associations called on Congress to oppose legislation that would create new credit card routing mandates that expand on Durbin Amendment interchange restrictions.
October 12, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Cards Payments 

Edward Jones withdraws ILC application

The Edward Jones Investments parent company said it withdrew plans to establish the Edward Jones Bank ILC following recent conversations with the FDIC and Utah Department of Financial Institutions.
October 12, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

Hsu: Agencies targeting crypto risks, interconnectedness

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu warned of risks posed by crypto-assets and laid out some of his priorities for bringing them within the regulatory perimeter.
October 12, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets Technology 

Digital Payments – New Conveniences, New Opportunities for Fraudsters

Though consumers have embraced ACH and wire transfers as essential ways to pay and move money, digital tools, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay wallets, Venmo and Cash App, and other digital convenience offerings have increasingly become popular payment methods for consumers due to their convenience and speed.
October 11, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

ICBA Announces Member Relations Team Executive Promotions

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced promotions for William Pusey, who was named executive vice president, member relations, and Leah Edwards who was promoted to vice president of member relations for the Mid-Atlantic region.
October 07, 2022 | Press Release   Community Bank Awareness 

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