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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.
ICBA: Fed has discretion to deny master account access
ICBA told a U.S. appellate court that federal law provides the Federal Reserve Banks with the discretion to deny or grant master account access.
August 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes tomorrow
ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by tomorrow’s deadline.
August 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
8 Budgeting Ideas That Support Growth
Smart budgeting allows for adaptation to changing financial and economic conditions. But the most important thing, say experts, is that community banks focus on investing in what’s working for them.
August 08, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA urges Congress to advance community bank tax priorities
ICBA urged members of the House Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams to advance several community banking industry tax initiatives as they craft priorities for tax legislation in 2025.
August 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
Independent Banker: What community banks can learn from behavioral economics
Research into behavioral economics has generated insights on how consumers make decisions, which can help community banks meet the needs of customers, according to the latest issue of Independent Banker magazine.
August 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes Friday
ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by this Friday’s deadline.
August 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Remaining Nimble Against a Litany of Regulation
It’s not about trying to buck guidance, but rather seeking to ensure appropriate regulation that provides suitable safeguards while retaining flexibility.
August 07, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Agencies request comment on data collection proposal
Federal financial regulators requested comment on a proposed rule that would establish data standards for certain information collections submitted to the agencies.
August 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes Friday
ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by this Friday’s deadline.
August 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHA publishes final rule on engagement with mortgagors in default
The Federal Housing Administration published a final rule to update a HUD regulation that requires mortgagees to meet in person with borrowers who are in default on their mortgage payments.
August 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA objects to FCC using Weiss Ratings for access to certain programs
ICBA told the Federal Communications Commission that Weiss Ratings is ill-suited for use as a gatekeeper for certain FCC programs.
August 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FCC
OCC: Banks in Florida, Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby can close
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida and Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby.
August 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Powering Potential: Fuel Your Team's Career Growth
ICBA Education’s Professional Development Planner provides clear direction for community banks aiming to support the career growth of their staff.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Rich Ohnmacht
The executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer of $425 million‑asset Woodsboro Bank in Woodsboro, Md., shares his passion for the saxophone and what keeps him playing.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
6 Things to Consider Before Opening a New Branch
A new branch can present new opportunities for community banks—if you plan thoroughly and calculate the risk involved.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Growing the Community
Charles Potts: Making the Case for Responsible Innovation
The rapid pace of today’s financial services landscape pulls community banks in varied directions. You must balance technology upgrades with budgetary constraints and identify your bank’s pressing priorities.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
How To Assess Your Community Bank's Physical Security Risk
Evaluate your community bank’s zones, employees and strategies to ensure your physical security is strong enough to dissuade criminals.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Tioga State Bank Celebrates 160 Years
It’s an extraordinary achievement when any institution surpasses 100 years of service, much less 150 years. But this year, Tioga State Bank, N.A., in Spencer, N.Y., has gone beyond even that impressive milestone.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Certification Q&A: Guadalupe Arroyo
Guadalupe Arroyo has found her passion in financial auditing as senior auditor and assistant vice president of Western State Bank in Garden City, Kan. We talked to Arroyo about her career and how ICBA Education services have helped hone her expertise.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Member Milestones 2024: Steadfast Banks for Modern Times
Every time a community bank celebrates a significant anniversary, it’s a reminder that our relationship-based business model transcends time and generations. Here, ICBA recognizes and honors its member banks’ 100th, 125th and 150th anniversaries. Read on for stories of how their impact and expertise have persevered through each new year, decade and century.
August 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Independent Banker
Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
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