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Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to cut target interest rates by 25 basis points due an easing labor market and inflation moving toward its 2% goal. The cut lowers the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%.
November 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Another Taxpayer-Fueled Acquisition as Policy Questions Mount
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union, extending this year’s record to 20.
November 08, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
ICBA publishes election analysis
With the re-election of President Donald Trump, control of the Senate shifting to Republicans, and the House still up in the air, ICBA released an analysis of the 2024 election exclusively for community banks.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Government Banks
FDIC committee on economic inclusion to meet next week
The FDIC announced that its Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN) will meet at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Washington, D.C.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA matches $25k donation for Hurricane Relief Fund
The ICBA Foundation’s Hurricane Relief Fund—which is dedicated to supporting community bankers, their employees, and communities—continues to grow, including via a $25,000 match from ICBA.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC to unveil online tool to promote creation of minority banks
The FDIC announced that today it will introduce an online tool to help financial institutions, investors, and other interested groups to identify neighborhoods that could benefit from banking services.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Coming soon: Analysis of 2024 election impact on community banking
With Election Day 2024 in the books, ICBA will release an analysis of the pending election results and their impact on community banks.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA matches $25k donation for Hurricane Relief Fund
The ICBA Foundation’s Hurricane Relief Fund—which is dedicated to supporting community bankers, their employees, and communities—continues to grow with generous support, including a $25,000 match from ICBA.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Romero Rainey: ICBA Looks Forward to Working with Election Winners on Community Bank Policies
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the 2024 elections. “ICBA and the nation’s community bankers congratulate the winners of last night’s elections and look forward to working with them on the key policy issues affecting community banks and the communities they serve.
November 06, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
New op-ed: Don't fix what isn't broken at Federal Home Loan Banks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s regulatory crackdown on the Federal Home Loan Banks threatens the housing finance system at a time of high prices and limited supply, ICBA wrote in a new op-ed.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal working group designed to boost CDFI access to capital
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the formation of a working group to increase capital for affordable housing lending from the Federal Home Loan Banks.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI Federal Housing Finance Agency
Former NCUA official profiles rogue credit union
A new blog post spotlights a growth-focused credit union that has rapidly expanded its footprint and obscured its declining net worth by acquiring smaller credit unions and issuing subordinated debt.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA: Credit union penalty exemplifies consumer impact of lagging oversight
ICBA said a new regulatory action against VyStar Credit Union for harming consumers through its botched rollout of a new online banking system exemplifies the risks posed by lagging credit union regulation.
November 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA calls for additional EGRPRA outreach meetings
ICBA commended the federal banking agencies for hosting a virtual community banker outreach meeting under their current regulatory review and called for at least three more meetings.
November 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
EGRPRA s.2155
Michael Benedict: Bridging the Gap
Rate cuts may not provide immediate margin relief, but you can take steps to reduce near-term pressure.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Easing the Way: Current and Upcoming Banking Technology Trends
The best technology is the kind that supports both the customer and the community bank. We look at some key industry challenges and where tech could potentially ease pain points. Importantly, we encourage banks to ask one essential post-implementation question: Is this technology getting the job done?
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Alternative Credit Scoring Models: Beyond FICO
Community banks can expand access to capital by looking at other factors for loan approval. Here’s what to consider.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Tim Roy: Pushing Back Against Upcoming FHLB Regulations
Significant changes could be in store for the Federal Home Loan Bank system, with possible negative effects for community banks.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Native American Bank Dedicates a Day to Gratitude
On June 28, Denver-based Native American Bank, N.A., hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at Yellow Bird Woman Park near its Browning, Mont., branch.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lucas White: Staffing for the Digital Future
We can teach technology, but we can’t teach the passion that comes with community banking. It has to be inherent.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
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