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Credit union-bank acquisitions top 100

ICBA renewed its call for policymakers to examine the credit union tax exemption as the number of credit union-bank acquisitions passed 100.
August 27, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA to HUD: Disparate-impact rule must conform to court ruling

ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to re-implement its 2013 rule on discriminatory effects.
August 25, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Top 100, ICBA Urges Washington to Act

With the number of tax-exempt credit union purchases of taxpaying community banks passing 100, the Independent Community Bankers of America is renewing its call for policymakers to examine the loophole contributing to these tax-subsidized acquisitions.
August 25, 2021 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

Nacha ACH modernization rules effective next month

Nacha “Meaningful Modernization” changes to improve and simplify the ACH user experience are scheduled to take effect next month.
August 25, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   ACH Payments 

ICBA Names Dale Kraemer Vice President, Finance & Accounting

The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Dale Kraemer has joined ICBA as vice president of finance and accounting.
August 24, 2021 | Press Release  

ICBA offers hurricane resources

ICBA updated its Hurricane Preparedness resource center with the latest on Hurricane Grace and Tropical Storm Henri.
August 23, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

CFPB issues credit card data-submission specifications

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued new technical specifications for complying with credit card agreement and data submission requirements under TILA and the CARD Act (Regulation Z).
August 23, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Refinancing drives 2020 increase in closed-end originations: CFPB

The total number of closed-end originations and applications increased substantially between 2019 and 2020, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
August 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FinCEN offers SAR trend data

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s interactive Suspicious Activity Report webpage now includes filing trend data by industry through the 2020 calendar year.
August 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Technology 

2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator open for applications

ICBA and The Venture Center launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
August 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Technology 

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