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ICBA Statement on Today’s CFPB Advisory Opinion
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
October 11, 2023 |
Press Release
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Fed’s Bowman: Advocacy on CDFI proposal making a difference
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman recognized community banker concerns with proposed changes to the community development financial institution certification application.
October 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports bill to establish USDA Express loan program
ICBA expressed support for a recently introduced House bill based on an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
October 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
USA Farm Loan Programs
Agencies issue additional guidance on open-source security
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a fact sheet on improving security of open-source software in operational technology and industrial control systems.
October 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
Credit unions now labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey
Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new LinkedIn post.
October 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Oxford Bank Presents Cybersecurity Lessons from the FBI
Oxford Bank connected its community with the FBI during an educational, interactive session about the importance of cybersecurity and awareness.
October 11, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Nacha expanding spot checks of ACH Contact Registry info
Nacha encouraged financial institutions to ensure their information in the ACH Contact Registry is correct and up to date.
October 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ACH
Credit union data reporting exemption covered in Politico
A new Politico column draws attention to the lack of regulatory transparency at tax-exempt credit unions, particularly their exemption from federal reporting requirements on overdraft fees.
October 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Chopra: CFPB’s 1033 consumer data proposal coming this month
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month will propose standards for sharing consumer financial data, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
October 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA releases handout on 1071 rule for small-business customers
ICBA added a new handout for small-business customers to its collection of customizable tools on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
October 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Interagency appraisal panel meeting next month
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Appraisal Subcommittee next month is scheduled to hold its third public hearing on appraisal bias, the residential appraisal process, and associated regulations.
October 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Derek Williams: Strengthening Cybersecurity Together
While cyberattacks are not going away, we’re all in this battle together and can learn from one another.
October 10, 2023 |
Independent Banker
How Community Banks Can Cut Down Data Privacy Threats
Education on how to keep data safe is important for both community bank employees and their customers. Community bankers and data privacy experts share their tips to help keep data safe.
October 09, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
ICBA releases handout on 1071 rule for small-business customers
ICBA added a new handout for small-business customers to its collection of customizable tools on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
October 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FDIC proposes corporate governance, risk management guidelines
The FDIC proposed guidelines to establish corporate governance and risk management standards for covered institutions with total consolidated assets of $10 billion or more.
October 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House bill introduces ICBA-proposed USDA Express loan program
A newly introduced House bill would implement an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
October 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
USA Farm Loan Programs
ICBA backs bipartisan bill to update small-issue bond programs
ICBA expressed support for bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to reform small-issue bond programs that support first-time farmers and manufacturing.
October 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Combatting Cyber Threats
We need to continue our training … to identify threats and prepare ourselves, our staff and our customers for what’s possible and what’s potentially next.
October 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
New HR subgroup on ICBA Community
ICBA launched a new human resources subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.
October 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA updates advocacy dashboard
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the fourth quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
October 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
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