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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.
CFPB outlines proposals to remove medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is beginning a rulemaking process to remove medical bills from Americans’ credit reports.
September 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA opposing latest effort to advance credit card routing bill
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their senators to oppose legislation that would impose credit card routing restrictions amid renewed efforts to attach it to government funding measures.
September 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards Payments
Consumer groups press CFPB for arbitration crackdown
Several consumer groups recently petitioned the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for a rulemaking on pre-dispute arbitration.
September 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FDIC’s Hill cites credit unions in discussion of bank merger review
If the FDIC reopens its policies on bank mergers, it should consider competition from credit unions and other nonbank institutions that perform bank-like functions, FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill said.
September 22, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Credit Unions De Novo Banks
Member Benefits: Tips for IT Outsourcing
For community banks that are considering or are already working with a third-party IT vendor, ICBA’s IT Outsourcing Toolkit has a collection of resources that address the process and considerations.
September 22, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act
To meet the needs of today’s world, the Community Reinvestment Act is getting an update. Here’s what to know about it.
September 21, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Commends House Committee Passage of Bill Barring Creation of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the House Financial Services Committee for passing ICBA-advocated legislation to restrict the ability of the federal government to introduce a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 20, 2023 |
Press Release
Digital Assets Payments
CFPB issues guidance on credit denials by lenders using AI
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance about certain legal requirements that lenders must adhere to when using artificial intelligence and other complex models.
September 20, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Technology
Charles Potts: How Curiosity Leads to Innovation
How many times have you asked your customers what they need or how you can serve their needs? Asking these questions is crucial to improving the customer experience and ultimately ensuring lifelong relationships.
September 20, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Alum Chimney Wins “Best of Show” Honors at FinovateFall 2023
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) celebrates this year’s FinovateFall 2023 Best of Show winner, Chimney, a member of the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort.
September 19, 2023 |
Press Release
Technology
Generative AI in Community Banking: What's the Risk?
Generative AI, such as ChatGPT and Jasper, is growing and evolving rapidly. How can community banks leverage this technology while avoiding scams?
September 19, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
Another court rules against CFPB’s 1071 rule
Another federal district court has ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not enforce its Section 1071 small-business rule until the Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the bureau’s funding structure.
September 18, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA, groups oppose effort to slip credit card bill into military funding package
ICBA and other groups expressed united opposition to efforts by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) to attach their ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill to a must-pass appropriations bill.
September 18, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards Payments
Senate panel to mark up cannabis banking bill this month
The Senate Banking Committee said it would meet Sept. 27 to consider ICBA-advocated legislation to establish a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal.
September 18, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cannabis banking
Jim Reber: Monetary Policy for the WIN
The Fed was battling inflation 50 years ago, too.
September 18, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum Spotlights Faster Payments Offerings for Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its first ThinkTECH Solutions Forum yesterday. This forum, which was designed to foster industry collaboration in support of community bank adoption of faster payments, is the first of three such forums planned for this year.
September 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Payments Technology Fintech Innovation
Financial Services Industry Opposes Effort by Senators Durbin & Marshall to Force Credit Card Routing Mandates into Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
Today, 11 trade associations representing virtually all banks and credit unions, including those primarily serving military-affiliated customers and members, released the following joint statement opposing the effort by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) to attach their proposed credit card routing legislation (S. 1838) to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366):
September 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Payments
CFPB updates FAQs on 1071 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its frequently asked questions on its Section 1071 small-business rule.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Innovation and relationship banking define community bank value proposition: ICBA leaders
Data show that consumers and small businesses value the symbiotic relationship between innovation and relationship banking that community banks offer, ICBA community bankers wrote in a new LinkedIn post.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fintech Innovation
ICBA urges CBDC opposition at House hearing
ICBA reiterated to Congress its opposition to the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
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