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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.
Lawmakers targeting credit cards that benefit retailers: op-ed
Retailers benefit from the convenience of credit cards at the same time they’re asking Congress to impose new routing restrictions, according to a new Washington Times op-ed.
October 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
Bowman: Credit union acquisitions show need for rethinking merger standards
Credit union acquisitions of community banks support the case for including credit unions and other nonbanks in regulatory policies on proposed bank mergers, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
October 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Future-Proof Your Community Bank's Core
It’s a stressful time when your core contract is up for renewal. Is your community bank getting what it needs? More importantly, will it still be in five years or more? Here’s why it’s vital to take a closer look at those contracts and make sure you’re getting the best core for your bank’s future.
October 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Sheltered Harbor offers three pillars for cyber resiliency: blog
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month underway, a new ICBA blog post spotlights how the Sheltered Harbor initiative supports community bank cyber resilience.
October 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA-CISA exercise returns this fall
ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are scheduled to host another tabletop exercise to support community bank cybersecurity this fall.
October 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA offers teller specialist program for the team
The ICBA Teller Specialist Certificate Program equips community bank tellers with the knowledge and tools needed to meet the demanding requirements of the frontline banking environment.
October 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
How to Excel in Niche Lending
From microbreweries to veterinary businesses, new companies pop up every day, but the needs of each business customer are different. We spoke to specialty community bank lenders on how they serve their chosen niches and, in turn, help their customers achieve their dreams.
October 04, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Independent Banker focuses on all things cybersecurity
The October issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features six things community banks need to know about cybersecurity today.
October 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
Regulators propose updated reporting on web addresses
The federal banking agencies proposed regulatory reporting changes related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s accounting standards update on troubled debt restructurings and vintage disclosures.
October 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Regulatory Compliance
Supreme Court to begin hearing arguments on CFPB constitutionality
The U.S. Supreme Court today is set to hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
October 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
ICBA urging outreach on 1071, credit card legislation
ICBA continues urging community bankers to reach out to their lawmakers on two key initiatives pending in Congress.
October 03, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending Payments
Chris Cole: Basel III Endgame Proposals Targeted at Large Banks
With legislation like the Interagency Proposal to Amend Regulatory Capital Requirements for Large Banks, it’s as important as ever for community bankers to share their opinions on why “too big to fail” banks and community banks should be regulated differently.
October 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Provides Consumer Tips to Safeguard Financial Data During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are offering tips to consumers on practical measures they can take to protect their sensitive data and reduce risk.
October 02, 2023 |
Press Release
Cybersecurity
New ICBA podcast on how community banks can use AI
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights what artificial intelligence means for community banks and how they can take advantage of it.
October 02, 2023 |
Podcast
Technology
Short-term funding extension averts government shutdown
Congress on Saturday passed a short-term government funding extension, which President Joe Biden signed into law, averting a government shutdown. The agreement keeps the government funded at current levels until Nov. 17.
October 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
FinCEN issues updated guidance on beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued additional guidance and resources on pending beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.
October 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Technology
6 Things Community Banks Need to Know About Cybersecurity Today
From dealing with emerging cyber threats, such as attacks on third-party open banking APIs or deep fakes via WormGPT, to finding ways to get all your employees to be aware and proactive, we spoke to community bankers and experts about the tools and knowledge that will help you fight cyberattacks.
October 02, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Gruenberg: Interest in reforming deposit insurance has dissipated
There does not seem to be any imminent likelihood of changes to U.S. deposit insurance coverage, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said.
September 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Insurance Deposit Insurance
OCC issues 2024 supervision plan
The OCC released its bank supervision operating plan for fiscal 2024, which the agency’s staff uses to guide supervisory priorities, planning, and resource allocations.
September 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Central bank group says CBDC experiment successful
The Bank for International Settlements said an experiment showed that wholesale central bank digital currencies can be used to facilitate cross-border trading and settlement between financial institutions.
September 29, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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