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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.
CFO Roundtable 2024: Preparation, Perspective, Diligence
This past year has been one of fluctuation for many community banks, amid inflation,
rule changes and other uncertainties. Independent Banker caught up with several chief financial officers to get a handle on how community banks are weathering these changes.
August 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
3 Ways Banks Can Increase Deposits Amid Slow Loan Demand
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August 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Ron Haynie & Tim Roy: Deciphering FHFA's Credit Score Transition
The FHFA continues to transition away from FICO, leaving lenders wondering about the potential impact it may have on the industry. Here’s what we know so far.
August 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Explore and Evaluate Core Providers With IBT Apps’ Resource Kit
SPONSORED | The Core Technology Survival Kit is available for community bankers! Whether you’re just beginning your core modernization journey and exploring your options or evaluating your current provider and considering a change, you’ll greatly benefit from this kit.
August 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
What Is Behavioral Economics, and Could It Help Your Bank Grow?
Much of our financial decision-making is driven by cognitive biases and emotions—and behavioral economics is the science behind that. Learn more about this field and how it’s driving some community banks to introduce products and services that engage and attract customers to make better decisions.
August 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Managing Liquidity in an Uncertain Rate Environment
SPONSORED | With elevated customer demand for safe cash investments, increased competition for deposits, and potential rate cuts on the horizon, banks are strategizing carefully to maintain competitiveness while minimizing risk exposure when it comes to savings rates.
August 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
IRS reports problems with crypto tax enforcement
Digital asset seizure values have grown exponentially, topping $7 billion in 2022, but compliance enforcement with virtual currency is difficult, according to a new Treasury Department report.
July 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury Digital Assets
Ohio Community Banker Named TCM Bank Chairman
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, announced the election of new board members Robert Barnes, president and CEO of PriorityOne in Magee, Miss.; Brad Bolton, president and CEO of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala.; and Anita Drentlaw, president and CEO of New Market in Lakeville, Minn. Jack Hartings, Chairman of People Bank Co. of Coldwater, Ohio, who previously served on the board, was elected chair of the TCM Bank Board of Directors.
July 17, 2024 |
Press Release
Bank Director/Board Member
ICBA: New FHLBank lending restrictions will reduce access to home loans
A recent Federal Home Loan Bank of New York decision to impose new reporting requirements on member banks will restrict access to home loans, ICBA said.
July 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHLB
ICBA continues seeking feedback on check fraud
ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to share their experiences and input on the challenge of check fraud.
July 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
Navigating Compliance in Cannabis Banking
With potential regulatory guidance for cannabis banking on the horizon, these community banks are positioning themselves strongly and safely within this growing industry.
July 17, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
FinCEN official: Beneficial ownership reporting only takes 20 minutes to complete
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby said most companies should be able to file beneficial ownership information reporting quickly and without the help of an attorney or accountant.
July 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA: New Federal Home Loan Bank Lending Restrictions Will Harm Access to Home Loans
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today issued the following statement on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s recent announcement that it will restrict lending by its member banks.
July 16, 2024 |
Press Release
FHLB
ICBA: FHLBanks’ mission should not be changed
ICBA told the Federal Housing Finance Agency that the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission is clear and does not need to be substantially changed or clarified.
July 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHLB Federal Housing Finance Agency
FDIC holding second signage webinar for bank officers
The FDIC this month is scheduled to hold the second of four webinars for bank officers and employees on its final rule governing the usage of official FDIC signs, advertising, name, logo, and more.
July 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Michael Benedict: Are We There Yet?
Take a look at the nagging persistence of portfolio mark‑to‑market.
July 16, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Growing the Community
Comments on FHLBank system mission review due today
Today is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
July 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHLB Federal Housing Finance Agency
AT&T discloses customer data breach
AT&T released a statement on unauthorized access of customer data from a third-party cloud platform.
July 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Data Breach Cybersecurity
Fed researchers: Banks that share name with failed institutions experience loss of business
Federal Reserve researchers said banks that share their name with a failed bank experience a half-percent drop in transaction deposits relative to banks with similar characteristics but different names.
July 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Customers Bank's Dynamic AI Strategy
In response to the growing prominence of artificial intelligence in everyday bank operations, Customers Bank has embraced generative AI and developed an internal training program to educate its employees on how to use it.
July 15, 2024 |
Independent Banker
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