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ICBA and The Venture Center Reveal New Set of Fintech Solutions Tailored to Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The Venture Center, in partnership with the State of Arkansas, today hosted the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Virtual Demo Day.
March 24, 2021 |
Press Release
Credit Card Marketing: Driving Engagement and Combating Cardholder Fatigue
Community banks that issue consumer credit cards are faced with some common challenges: how to match their card options (rewards vs. non-rewards) with the best promotions to produce a positive return on investment (ROI), and how to keep their cardholders engaged.
March 24, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Trends to Watch in 2021
Few would disagree that COVID-19 was a catalyst for significant changes in the way that Americans shop and manage their money. In fact, many experts believe years of behavioral transformation occurred over a matter of months and many of these changes will endure even after the pandemic subsides.
March 24, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
A Note from the Chairman
As community bankers, we rely on our partners for solutions from customer-facing technology to back-end efficiencies. With our emphasis on customer relationships, we have to get our partnerships right to ensure our customers stay satisfied and engaged with our banks.
March 24, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Large payments companies move to single exam
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors said 13 nationwide payments firms have undergone or are undergoing their single comprehensive exams during the first quarter as part of the "One Company, One Exam" program.
March 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Payments
Cannabis banking bill reintroduced in Senate
ICBA-advocated legislation to establish a cannabis-banking safe harbor in states where cannabis is legal was reintroduced in the Senate following House introduction last week.
March 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cannabis banking
ICBA urges OCC to withdraw bank premises proposal
ICBA and other groups called on the OCC to withdraw a proposed rule to impose a rules-based approach to what national banks and federal savings associations can do with their buildings, land, and facilities.
March 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
OCC
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 24, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen painted an optimistic picture of the economy Tuesday, saying that while 10 million people still remain jobless, "we may see a return to full employment next year."
March 24, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Quarles: Focus on ceasing LIBOR use
While policymakers continue planning for the end of LIBOR, financial firms should focus this year on ending new uses of the benchmark interest rate, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Randal Quarles said in a speech.
March 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
LIBOR
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 23, 2021
The second batch of Covid-19 stimulus checks will be issued this week, the Biden administration announced Monday, with many of the payments expected to come via paper check or prepaid debit card and additional batches will be made weekly going forward.
March 23, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA: Community Banks Proudly Serve Rural America
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are celebrating the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers and agricultural enterprises during National Ag Day.
March 23, 2021 |
Press Release
Agriculture
BPI, ABA, ICBA Urge OCC to Withdraw Bank Premises Proposal Amid Uncertain Post-Pandemic Office Reality
BPI, the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America sent a joint comment letter calling on the OCC to withdraw its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on National Bank and Federal Savings Association Premises.
March 23, 2021 |
Press Release
OCC
Senate taking up PPP extension this week
With the Senate expected to vote this week on House-passed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, ICBA is urging community bankers to contact their senators in support
March 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
SBA updates PPP forms to implement changes
The SBA issued updated Paycheck Protection Program application forms that incorporate last week's interim final rule implementing American Rescue Plan Act changes.
March 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB reports on debt-collection rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its 2020 annual report to Congress on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including public enforcement action details.
March 23, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Visa Prepaid Manual Cash Advances (March 2021)
Visa requires that all U.S. Visa bank branches must honor and enable cash disbursements for all valid Visa Prepaid cards, whether or not the card is embossed or personalized with the cardholder’s name.
March 23, 2021 |
News
SBA opening shuttered venue grant applications April 8
The SBA launched an online portal to receive Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applications when the application period begins April 8. The program offers $16 billion in grants for eligible live venues.
March 22, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA urging grassroots on rural lending tax relief
With National Agriculture Week running through Friday, ICBA is calling on community bankers to advocate support for newly reintroduced legislation to exempt from taxation interest income on farm real estate and rural mortgage loans.
March 22, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Senate bill would expand credit union lending authority
ICBA-opposed legislation designed to expand credit union lending authority was introduced in the Senate.
March 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA-backed cannabis banking safe harbor reintroduced
ICBA expressed support for newly reintroduced bipartisan legislation to establish a safe harbor for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal.
March 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cannabis banking
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