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1071 leads CFPB rulemaking agenda
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its fall 2021 agenda of regulatory matters it plans to pursue through Oct. 31, 2022.
December 15, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
Small-biz customers can now join 1071 campaign
ICBA is calling on community bankers to enlist their small-business customers in the industry’s comment letter campaign on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 data collection and reporting requirements.
December 14, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
CISA warns of Java logging library vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged the private and public sectors to actively address a critical vulnerability that a growing set of threat actors are exploiting.
December 14, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA Urges Fed to Accelerate Flow of FedNow Information
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) asked the Federal Reserve to accelerate the flow of information about the FedNow instant payments service to ensure community banks have the data they need to maximize participation ahead of the 2023 launch.
December 13, 2021 |
Press Release
Payments Faster Payments
From the CEO: ICBA and Community Banker Leadership Prevails Again
Amid an outsized response to the pandemic’s economic implications, community bankers have in 2021 once again proven to be formidable leaders both in your communities and in Washington — with ICBA by your side and leading the way.
December 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For
Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers.
December 12, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Recording of 1071 grassroots briefing available
Community bankers can access an on-demand recording of yesterday’s ICBA briefing on its campaign targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 proposal.
December 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
CFPB report spotlights mortgage, payday, remittance violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its Supervisory Highlights report for the first half of 2021, which spotlights legal violations identified during exams of financial institutions with more than $10 billion in assets.
December 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
IMF researchers urge global crypto regulatory regime
A new International Monetary Fund article urges regulators across the globe to develop comprehensive international standards for digital assets.
December 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Digital Assets
ICBA backs bill to extend CBLR relief
ICBA expressed support for legislation to allow federal banking regulators to implement a community bank leverage ratio of 8-8.5% through 2024.
December 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
House passes ICBA-backed LIBOR transition bill
The House passed ICBA-supported legislation to support the transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates.
December 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending Mortgage Rules
ICBA 1071 advocacy briefing today
ICBA is hosting a complimentary briefing on its campaign targeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 proposal at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) today, Dec. 9.
December 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
As crypto CEOs testify, ICBA urges coordinated regulatory approach
With cryptocurrency CEOs testifying before Congress, ICBA called on policymakers to enact a comprehensive, coordinated regulatory approach to digital assets that ensures innovation is undertaken safely.
December 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Digital Assets Payments
ICBA-opposed Omarova nomination withdrawn
Law professor Saule Omarova withdrew her nomination to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency following public opposition by ICBA and affiliated state community banking groups.
December 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
OCC
CFPB issues final rule on LIBOR transition
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule facilitating the transition away from the LIBOR interest rate index for consumer financial products.
December 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
HUD issues guidance on special-purpose credit programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development released guidance clarifying that special-purpose credit programs that conform with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B generally do not violate the Federal Fair Housing Act.
December 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FinCEN proposes rule to implement beneficial owner reforms
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a proposed rule to implement ICBA-advocated beneficial ownership reporting provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act passed in 2020.
December 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Technology
Multi-Factor Authentication – Widely Adopted, Effective Protection
Static passwords alone are no longer a viable tool for identifying customers. With payments fraud rising year after year, and consumers becoming more comfortable with making payments online, the importance of authentication has never been more crucial.
December 07, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments
ICBA Statement on the Withdrawal of Saule Omarova’s OCC Nomination
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the withdrawal of Cornell University law professor Saule Omarova’s nomination to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
December 07, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy OCC
Understanding Velocity BIN Attacks and How to Address Them
It’s Friday night and you are enjoying your well-deserved, stress-free night when your work phone rings. It’s your call center manager informing you of a rise in complaints of unauthorized transactions—all at the same merchant.
December 07, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments
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