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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.
Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans
De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.
February 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
3 Simple Strategies to Maximize your Financial Education Offerings
SPONSORED | Financial literacy is the backbone of consumers’ ability to manage their money and make smart, informed choices. But the absence of accessible, effective financial education is drastically decreasing the average financial literacy rate, thus handicapping people’s potential financial prosperity. This crisis of financial knowledge has led to rapidly rising financial anxiety rates, especially amongst Millennials and Gen Z.
February 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
When Every Minute Matters, Choose FirstClose Equity
SPONSORED | Everything old is new again, right? Case in point: Home Equity. These products have been around for decades but in recent years have taken a back seat to cash-out refinances. Now this is changing as borrowers with historically low first mortgage rates and generationally high levels of tappable equity rediscover HELOCs.
February 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
FDIC extends deadline on proposed updates to logo rules
The FDIC extended by 45 days the public comment period for proposed changes to its regulations relating to the FDIC’s official sign, official advertising statement, deposit insurance misrepresentations, and misuse of the agency’s name or logo. Comments are now due by April 7.
January 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Delivers Policy Priorities to 118th Congress
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today shared its policy priorities for the 118th Congress with members of the House and Senate.
January 30, 2023 |
Press Release
Advocacy Community Bank Awareness
Digital transformation webinar series continues tomorrow
ICBA’s Digital Transformation Demystified webinar series continues tomorrow with part three on building or perfecting a digital transformation plan.
January 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Instant Payments
House Financial Services Committee announces majority staff
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced the panel’s majority staff for the 118th Congress. Staffers include Staff Director Matthew Hoffmann, Chief Counsel and Policy Director Kimberly Betz, and Director of Operations Lindsey Shackelford.
January 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA supports federal actions to mitigate nonbank risks
ICBA said it supports several federal actions announced Friday that will help mitigate the risks posed by special-purpose depository institutions and digital assets.
January 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
New resource spotlights six phases of FedNow journey
The Federal Reserve released a guide on the six phases of the FedNow Service journey. The document shows key activities and decisions for organizations to prepare for and go live with FedNow.
January 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Instant Payments
ICBA urges CFPB to limit burden of rulemaking on consumer data
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to limit the regulatory burden of its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data.
January 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
ICBA meets with Waters on CDFI certification changes
ICBA continued its campaign opposing changes to the Community Development Financial Institution certification application during a meeting with House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).
January 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI MDI
ICBA Supports Federal Actions to Mitigate Nonbank Risks
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s federal actions to help mitigate the risks posed by crypto-asset firms.
January 27, 2023 |
Press Release
Digital Assets Technology Fintech Regulation
ICBA announces passing of former chief executive Ken Guenther
ICBA is mourning the passing of former ICBA President and CEO Ken Guenther, who died Wednesday. Guenther’s fierce passion for community banking has served as an inspiration for many in the industry.
January 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
NCUA extends credit union interest rate ceiling
The National Credit Union Administration board voted to extend the 18% interest rate ceiling for loans made by federal credit unions through Sept. 10, 2024.
January 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA LIVE 2023: What to expect
With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect from the event, held this year from March 12–16 in Honolulu.
January 26, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Names Stephanie Foster as Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the hire of Stephanie Foster as director, ThinkTECH Accelerator. Foster serves in a newly created position following ICBA’s announced plans to bring its highly successful ThinkTECH Accelerator program inhouse.
January 25, 2023 |
Press Release
Technology
ICBA Shares Tips on How to Protect Your Financial Information
In recognition of Data Privacy Week, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is reminding consumers of practical steps to help safeguard their sensitive data and protect against losses in the event of a data breach or compromise.
January 23, 2023 |
Press Release
Cybersecurity
Senators echo concerns with CDFI application change
Senate Banking Committee members Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) encouraged the Treasury Department to consider all comments responding to its proposal to revise Community Development Financial Institution certification application and reporting requirements.
January 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI Department of Treasury
ICBA to Regulators: Apply Stricter Resolution Standards on Large Regional Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today urged federal regulators to apply stricter regulatory standards on large regional banks.
January 23, 2023 |
Press Release
Regulatory Relief
ICBA urges CFPB to preempt state TILA law
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was incorrect in determining that the Truth in Lending Act does not preempt a recently enacted New York State disclosure law, ICBA said in a new comment letter.
January 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
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