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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Final rule on Treasury check liability will not mandate verification system
The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service issued a final rule governing the payments of Treasury checks.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Department of Treasury
The 15 Latest Holiday Scams To Watch Out for in 2023
Holiday scams can happen at any time — from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the weeks and months leading up to the end of the year.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio. Jean will be serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York and New Jersey.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Ron Haynie: The GSE Conservatorship Should End Now
After 15 years, the federal government should end its conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The conservatorship prevents these government-sponsored enterprises from operating like a privately run corporate entity.
November 02, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed
ICBA said that while it supports the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine whether submitted information is accurate.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA Launches New Brand - Reflects differentiation and momentum of ICBA and community banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today unveiled its new brand — reflecting the continued strength, differentiation, and momentum of ICBA and its one mission: community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
Press Release
How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog
A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits
A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Risk or Reward: A Community Bank's Guide to AI
AI is the topic of conversation, particularly after generative AI tools like ChatGPT burst onto the landscape in late 2022. AI technology is developing at a dizzying pace, so what do community banks need to know about how to get started with AI, how it can be used to boost efficiency across departments—and how to manage the risks?
November 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
White House releases executive order on AI standards
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish new safety, privacy, and equity standards for artificial intelligence.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Ag tech solutions forum this week
ICBA’s next ThinkTECH Solutions Forum will spotlight ag tech solutions that can help community banks keep pace with the competition.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
IRS extends flexibilities on e-signatures, encrypted email
The Internal Revenue Service extended certain temporary flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its acceptance of digital signatures.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
New blog post breaks down AI for community banks
A new ICBA blog post separates artificial intelligence hype from reality and spotlights what AI means for community banks.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Treasury pledges to continue cracking down on crypto terrorist-financing
The Treasury Department pledged to continue targeting the use of crypto-assets to finance terrorism amid increased scrutiny in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
Agency webinar tomorrow on ransomware mitigation
Regulators are hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow to provide updates on recent ransomware trends and mitigations.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Barr: Fed backs cross-border harmonization efforts
The Federal Reserve supports international efforts to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more accessible globally, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA advocacy leads to nationwide 1071 injunction
A federal court granted an ICBA request to expand injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule to all community banks nationwide.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Lawmakers ask DOJ to target crypto’s role in terrorist financing
Two key members of Congress urged the Justice Department to evaluate the extent to which the Binance and Tether crypto firms are supporting terrorism by violating sanctions and the Bank Secrecy Act.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Fed’s Waller: CBDC pitch unconvincing
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he has yet to be convinced there is a market failure that a central bank digital currency would resolve.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Independent Banker
Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
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