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Agencies issue 2020 HMDA data

Regulators released 2020 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Loan Application Register data for approximately 4,400 HMDA filers. Annual loan-level LAR data for each HMDA filer are made available online by March 31.
April 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Compliance 

ICBA Urges Hearings Following Largest-Ever Credit Union-Bank Acquisition

Following the announcement of the largest-ever credit union purchase of a community bank, the ICBA today renewed its call for policymakers to investigate the growing trend of tax-exempt credit unions acquiring taxpaying community banks.
April 01, 2021 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

Fed adopts rule on supervisory guidance

The Federal Reserve Board adopted a final rule outlining and confirming the use of supervisory guidance for regulated institutions.
April 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Valerie Utsey Joins ICBA as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced that Valerie Utsey has joined the association as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
April 01, 2021 | Press Release  

CFPB rescinds policy statements granting temporary relief

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rescinded seven policy statements issued last year that provided temporary flexibilities to financial institutions on mortgage lending, credit reporting, credit cards, and prepaid cards.
April 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Compliance 

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, April 1, 2021

During a White House briefing Wednesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the agency’s most recent data shows the seven-day average of new cases is just under 62,000 cases per day,
April 01, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA, Community Banks Promote Financial Literacy in April

ICBA and community banks nationwide are celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April and encouraging Americans to take control of their financial future by learning fiscally responsible habits and putting these lessons into practice.
April 01, 2021 | Press Release   Financial Literacy 

ICBA Celebrates the Nation’s Community Banks During Community Banking Month

This month, ICBA pays tribute to community banks for their ongoing contributions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in a new video series, which highlights the unmatched role community banks served in supporting their small business customers through the Paycheck Protection Program.
April 01, 2021 | Press Release   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA’s 2021/22 executive committee: Close the distance

The 2021/22 ICBA executive committee understands that community banks are at a turning point due to changing customer expectations and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. They tell us why technology and grassroots advocacy are critical to a thriving industry.
April 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

4 ways to conquer compliance challenges

For community banks, regulatory burdens and compliance costs are constant challenges. But by taking steps including building a culture of compliance, they’re challenges that can be met.
April 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Professional/Personal Development Payments 

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