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CFPB to Congress: ICBA mortgage disclosure proposal could benefit housing market

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promoted its recent approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures in testimony before Congress.
December 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Banking the Nonprofit Way

Helping their communities: It’s the community bank way—but it’s not always done through volunteering. These banks tell us how they support nonprofits in their areas through banking services, education and more, helping these organizations amplify their work for the groups they serve.
December 06, 2023 | Independent Banker  

White paper warns of ‘triangulation’ fraud

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently issued a white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the broader payments system.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

Independent Banker features Best Community Banks to Work For

The December issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features the 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For recipients.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open

Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fed touts ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach to innovation

The Federal Reserve Board’s approach to overseeing banking innovation seeks to ensure activities that present fundamentally the same risks are regulated in the same way, a Fed regulator is slated to tell Congress today.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

How Important Are Brick-And-Mortar Branches?

Despite the growing use of online banking and mobile apps, the branch remains an important part of community banks' retail strategy. But how are these branches changing? From making space available for community groups and providing more self-service options for customers, these banks are pushing their branches to the next level.
December 05, 2023 | Independent Banker  

House passes ICBA-advocated resolution to scrap CFPB 1071 rule

ICBA commended the House for passing an ICBA-advocated resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements.
December 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

OCC announces 2024 fees and assessments

The OCC announced its fees and assessments for calendar year 2024.
December 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

FinCEN updates beneficial ownership information resources

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated its beneficial ownership information frequently asked questions, Small Entity Compliance Guide, quick reference materials, and informational video.
December 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

FDIC adds new technical assistance videos

The FDIC announced updates to its Technical Assistance Video Program.
December 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Michael Emancipator: ICBA Advocacy Results in Nationwide 1071 Delay

ICBA will continue to work with policymakers to pursue 1071 relief for community banks.
December 04, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

House set to vote today on nullifying 1071 rule

ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule ahead of a House vote slated for today.
December 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA Commends House for Passing Resolution to Scrap CFPB’s Onerous Small-Business Reporting Rule

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the House for passing a bipartisan, ICBA-advocated resolution (S.J.Res.32) to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements and urged President Joe Biden to sign it into law. Today’s bipartisan vote follows the recent bipartisan Senate passage of the measure, which came after sustained ICBA and community banker grassroots advocacy.
December 01, 2023 | Press Release   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA congratulates new CSBS chief

ICBA congratulated Brandon Milhorn for being named president and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.
December 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Chopra pressed on 1071 rule during Senate hearing

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra faced questions from Congress about the bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data reporting rule.
December 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

FDIC, OCC issue CRA exam schedule

The FDIC and OCC issued lists of institutions scheduled for Community Reinvestment Act examination during the first and second quarters of 2024.
December 01, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA 

Best Community Banks to Work For 2023

How many other industries can boast that 97% of workers would recommend their employer to potential employees? The winners of the 2023 Best Community Banks To Work For Awards tell us how they keep employees feeling fulfilled in their roles and eager to succeed.
December 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

ICBA Independent Banker Honors 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For Winners

The December cover story of Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), spotlights this year’s Best Community Banks to Work For recipients.
November 30, 2023 | Press Release  

ICBA Congratulates New Conference of State Bank Supervisors President and CEO Brandon Milhorn

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Conference of State Bank Supervisors announcement that Brandon Milhorn has been named its next president and CEO.
November 30, 2023 | Press Release  

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