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ICBA's Romero Rainey, Merski Again Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyist List
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski are among the top association executives featured in The Hill’s 2023 list of the top advocates in Washington.
December 07, 2023 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Here for Good
The 2024 ICBA LIVE theme is “Here for Good,” and I am struck by how much that message resonates in all we do.
December 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA: Agency use of AI could relieve data reporting burden
ICBA offered recommendations for an Office of Management and Budget proposal to establish artificial intelligence governance standards for federal agencies.
December 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Here for good: help us celebrate community banking
The year is almost over, and we’d love your help to get ready for ICBA LIVE 2024, March 14-17. In line with the holiday spirit, we’re asking you to share how you and your bank are here for good: So grab your phone and record a quick video for us!
December 06, 2023 |
News
ThinkTECH session next week features quick fintech pitches
ICBA next week is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.
December 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House committee chairman McHenry won’t seek reelection
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
December 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
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
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