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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 banker cautions Congress on deposit insurance reform
ICBA community banker Thomas Fraser—CEO of First Mutual Holding Co. in Lakewood, Ohio—testified on deposit insurance reform before the Senate Banking Committee on behalf of his banks.
July 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Insurance
Court ruling opens door to more legal disputes over debts
A U.S. appeals court this week issued a decision that widens the avenue for consumers to challenge their debt under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
July 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Credit Cards
How Banks Can Approach Cannabis Compliance
For community banks that are interested in or are already working with cannabis-related businesses, understanding compliance guidelines surrounding that sector is vital. We spoke with experts on how to navigate the specific requirements of this industry.
July 21, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA Commends Federal Reserve for FedNow Launch
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Federal Reserve for its launch of the FedNow Service, the Fed’s instant payment service that ICBA has staunchly advocated for years.
July 20, 2023 |
Press Release
Charles Potts: The Myth, Lure and Reality of AI
AI has become more advanced, but in a cost-effective manner, making it available to the masses.
July 20, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA Commends Senate Small Business Committee for Advancing Legislation Addressing SBA 7(a) Changes
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Senate Small Business Committee for advancing legislation to address ICBA-opposed Small Business Administration changes to its 7(a) small-business loan program.
July 19, 2023 |
Press Release
Small Business Administration
With Bipartisan ACRE Act Introduced in Senate, ICBA Polling Shows Strong Support Among Voters
Following today’s Senate introduction of bipartisan legislation to support farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing broad support for the legislation.
July 19, 2023 |
Press Release
Agriculture
Q&A: Computer-Security Incident Notifications
To prevent cyber incidents, new computer-security incident notification requirements were established in late 2021, changing the way community banks need to react in case of a cybersecurity event.
July 19, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Jim Reber: Portfolio Power
Barbell structure may be the right regimen.
July 18, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA: Community banks not ‘furnishers’ under fair credit law
Community banks should not be classified as data furnishers when data brokers obtain consumer information from a bank, ICBA told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
July 17, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ICBA, groups oppose effort to tie credit card bill to defense legislation
ICBA and other financial services groups expressed strong opposition to an attempt to advance credit card routing restrictions via this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, while ICBA continues its grassroots campaign against the measure.
July 17, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
Minnesota's First Black-Owned Bank
In 2022, Detroit-based First Independence Bank became the first Black-owned bank to open a branch in Minnesota, with the goal of creating greater economic prospects for underserved people.
July 17, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Lindsay LaNore: 5 Skills to Master Early in Your Career
What are the career skills you need to learn in your twenties?
July 14, 2023 |
Independent Banker
CRA Partners Launches Forum for Community Bank CRA Professionals
CRA Partners, an ICBA affiliate, today announced the formation of CRA Collaborative, a peer group that provides community bankers with opportunities to engage in discussion around Community Reinvestment Act related topics.
July 13, 2023 |
Press Release
CRA
How Community Banks Can Better Protect Their ATMs
Branches aren’t the only bank properties that bad actors target. The number of ATM robberies is steadily increasing, and your security around them should, too.
July 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA launches online community for members
ICBA announced the launch of ICBA Community—an online platform that provides professional networking and discussion opportunities exclusively for community bankers.
July 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Growing the Community
CFPB: Most consumer complaints target credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said more than three-quarters of its consumer complaints in 2022 focused on credit or consumer reporting, primarily related to inaccurate information on consumer credit reports.
July 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
ICBA, state associations urge opposition to credit card routing bill
ICBA and 44 state community banking associations called on members of Congress to oppose the Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838/H.R. 3881) while ICBA continues its grassroots campaign against the measure.
July 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
CFPB, OCC penalize BofA for re-presentment fees, other practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and OCC announced penalties against Bank of America for assessing multiple overdraft and non-sufficient-funds fees against customers for a single transaction, among other practices.
July 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Tompkins Community Bank Nurtures Youth Programs
Tompkins Community Bank has a long history of helping fund youth programs, making a difference in the lives of future leaders, game changers and creatives.
July 12, 2023 |
Independent Banker
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