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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.
Community bank net income rises 3.4% in Q2
Community banks reported a 3.4% second-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase from the same period a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
September 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
How Technology Can Simplify Banks' Workflow
As compliance obligations mount, community bankers reveal the benefits regtech brings to their banks and offer tips for finding the right partners.
September 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Advocate for a Positive Environment
We advocate for community bankers to continue to have an environment where they can help their customers, and we respond creatively to ensure our customers still have access to solutions that meet their needs.
September 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
FDIC launching new site for consumer compliance, CRA exam activities
The FDIC said it will launch a new Banker Engagement Site through FDICconnect this month for examination-related activities.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA conducting Marketing and Communications Toolkit survey
ICBA is conducting a survey to learn how member community bankers use its "Tell Your Story" Marketing and Communications Toolkit to help elevate and distinguish community banking in the hearts and minds of the public.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Marketing
FDIC promotes tips to prevent elder financial abuse
The latest FDIC Consumer News offers tips for spotting and preventing elder financial abuse. The publication encourages consumers to choose advisors carefully, be careful with powers of attorney, protect personal financial information, and more.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Elder Abuse Prevention
ICBA Honors 2023 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2023 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local economies flourish. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA Independent Banker.
September 06, 2023 |
Press Release
ICBA Seeks Information from Federal Credit Union Agency on Rakuten Charter Application
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today asked the National Credit Union Administration to provide information on whether Rakuten Inc. has applied for a federal credit union charter or for insurance under the agency’s Share Insurance Fund.
September 06, 2023 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
New tool ensures advertising regulatory compliance
The Check Your Ad Program, a new tool from Community Banker University, takes the guesswork out of advertising regulatory compliance.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Leveling Up: How Community Banks Should Navigate Asset Size Growth Thresholds
As your bank grows in asset size, it’s vital to keep up with compliance regulations to meet the standards of each new threshold. By planning ahead and preparing your staff, the process can be seamless.
September 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Growing the Community
ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
Agencies address supervisory practices for institutions affected by Hurricane Idalia
Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Idalia on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
ICBA continues advocacy push as Congress return
With Congress back in Washington from its August recess, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its grassroots alerts and customizable resources on various pressing advocacy issues.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
What's the Future of Ag Lending?
As technology evolves, so do the needs of farmers. From cloud usage to digital lending solutions, ag lending experts explain how community banks can best support their farming clientele.
September 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Jenna Burke: Are Changes to Bank M&A Rules on the Horizon?
The Department of Justice and other banking agencies are evaluating a new potential M&A framework. What does this mean for community banks?
September 04, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Growing the Community
ICBA: Five Credit Union Acquisitions of Taxpaying Community Banks in One Week Demands Congressional Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on recent acquisitions of taxpaying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
September 01, 2023 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Senators urge CFPB to grant nationwide stay of 1071 rule
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and seven other Senate Banking Committee members asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue a nationwide stay of its Section 1071 rule amid a pending court challenge.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
New ICBA podcast on budgeting for innovation
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights how to budget for innovation and find the right fintech partners.
September 01, 2023 |
Podcast
Fintech Innovation
FDIC amends Equal Housing Lender posters
The FDIC said it recently amended details of its Equal Housing Lender posters, which FDIC-supervised institutions are required by the Fair Housing Act to maintain in branches.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
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