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From the CEO: ICBA and Community Banker Leadership Prevails Again

Amid an outsized response to the pandemic’s economic implications, community bankers have in 2021 once again proven to be formidable leaders both in your communities and in Washington — with ICBA by your side and leading the way.
December 13, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers.
December 12, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Recording of 1071 grassroots briefing available

Community bankers can access an on-demand recording of yesterday’s ICBA briefing on its campaign targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 proposal.
December 10, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Lending 

CFPB report spotlights mortgage, payday, remittance violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its Supervisory Highlights report for the first half of 2021, which spotlights legal violations identified during exams of financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets.
December 10, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

IMF researchers urge global crypto regulatory regime

A new International Monetary Fund article urges regulators across the globe to develop comprehensive international standards for digital assets.
December 10, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Digital Assets 

ICBA backs bill to extend CBLR relief

ICBA expressed support for legislation to allow federal banking regulators to implement a community bank leverage ratio of 8-8.5% through 2024.
December 10, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

House passes ICBA-backed LIBOR transition bill

The House passed ICBA-supported legislation to support the transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates.
December 09, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Mortgage Rules 

ICBA 1071 advocacy briefing today

ICBA is hosting a complimentary briefing on its campaign targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 proposal at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) today, Dec. 9.
December 09, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Lending 

As crypto CEOs testify, ICBA urges coordinated regulatory approach

With cryptocurrency CEOs testifying before Congress, ICBA called on policymakers to enact a comprehensive, coordinated regulatory approach to digital assets that ensures innovation is undertaken safely.
December 09, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Digital Assets Payments 

ICBA-opposed Omarova nomination withdrawn

Law professor Saule Omarova withdrew her nomination to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency following public opposition by ICBA and affiliated state community banking groups.
December 08, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

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