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FDIC extends comment period on deposits RFI

The FDIC extended until Dec. 6 the comment period on its request for information on deposits, as advocated by ICBA.
October 09, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

As Credit Union Tax Subsidies Drive Record-High Acquisitions of Tax-Paying Community Banks, Policymakers Should Respond

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after this year’s 18th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union — expanding on this year’s annual record.
October 09, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

FDIC extends comment period for brokered deposit proposal

The FDIC extended the comment period on its proposed rule on brokered deposits from Oct. 22 to Nov. 21.
October 09, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA encouraging Payments Video Challenge promotion

ICBA is encouraging community bankers to spread the word about the Payments Innovation Alliance’s Payment Video Challenge to raise awareness of financial scams.
October 08, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA supports adoption of changes to Nacha rules

ICBA expressed support for a Bureau of the Fiscal Service proposal to adopt the 2022, 2023, and 2024 amendments to the Nacha rules.
October 08, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   ACH 

OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Milton can close

The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton.
October 08, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Independent Banker shares tips for a successful core conversion

Core conversions can be challenging for community banks but there are ways to make the process painless, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Agencies adjust regulatory thresholds

Federal regulators announced 2025 updates to key regulatory thresholds.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  Compliance 

ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 07, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 7

We wrapped up our second to last week at ICBA with exciting and fulfilling activities. On Wednesday, we had our Senior Leader Lunch with Alex Galeano. On Thursday, we had our fun HR Outing, where we learned to play pickleball at Kraken Courts.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 8

After 9 amazing weeks at ICBA this summer, we have reached our final day as interns. All 6 of us worked in different departments and we each had a unique and amazing experience.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 3

Last week was jam packed with exciting events and opportunities that we all enjoyed participating in. All of us interns have had time to develop skills within the workplace, and we have all delighted in taking on new projects within our departments.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 2

As we finish our second week here at ICBA, we already have made incredible memories with fellow interns and other ICBA employees. The workplace culture is vibrant and supportive, and we all have grown to appreciate it even in the short time we have been working here.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 6

As we approach the final few weeks as interns here at ICBA, we have been thinking about our futures while looking back on the time we have spent here this summer.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 5

After a restful 4th of July week, we were excited to return to a full week of exciting activities. We kicked off the week with a volunteer activity at Food and Friends, a local social services organization that prepares, packages, and delivers medically tailored meals.
October 04, 2024 | News  

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 4

After four weeks as interns at ICBA, we have continued to have new and exciting experiences together which have all felt valuable to our time here.
October 04, 2024 | News  

ICBA Foundation raising funds for Hurricane Helene relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA: Record-setting 17th credit union acquisition requires response

Following this year’s 17th acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—a new single-year record—ICBA repeated its call for policymakers to respond.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

2024 Summer Internship Diaries - Vol. 1

Last week, we began our internship program here at ICBA. Starting a new position is an exciting time, but it comes with unique challenges that we must face together. The first week is critical, where we learn, work, and create with others for the first time.
October 04, 2024 | News  

Swift to start live trials of digital asset transactions next year

Swift announced that banks and central banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in 2025 will be able to use its network to conduct pilot transactions in digital assets and central bank digital currencies.
October 04, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

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