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Bill to pause Fed debit card rule introduced in Senate

ICBA-advocated legislation directing the Federal Reserve to stop and study its proposed changes to Regulation II before finalizing the rule was introduced in the Senate.
June 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

FDIC board meeting today

The FDIC board of directors scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. (Eastern time) today.
June 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

Charles Potts: Setting the Stage for Banking the Next Generation

In recent years, community bankers have embraced constant change to drive the future of banking.
June 20, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Securing Your Cloud Banking Network

Cloud banking is rising in popularity. And as with every new technology, community bankers must learn how to limit risk and secure the platform to protect bank customers and their data.
June 19, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance Names NY Community Banker New Chairman

ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance, an ICBA subsidiary, today announced the election of Robert Fisher, chairman and president of Tioga State Bank in Spencer, N.Y. as chairman of the USI Alliance board of directors.
June 18, 2024 | Press Release   Bank Director/Board Member 

CSBS: More transparent bank merger policy proposal needed

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors said the FDIC’s proposed bank merger policy would create more challenges than benefits for the banking industry, especially for community banks.
June 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

Independent Banker publishes guide for succession planning

Only 20% of community banks feel fully prepared for the succession of their CEO and other executives to the next generation, according to a recent article in Independent Banker magazine.
June 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fed's Bowman touts cautious regulatory approach to innovations

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said regulators need to understand emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and tokenization, including how they may be used in the financial system and who has the ultimate responsibility over them.
June 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Jim Reber: The Fed Loosens Up

A slowdown in quantitative tightening has an element of policy easing.
June 18, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy Growing the Community 

Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards

ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2024 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.
June 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation. FinCEN offers resources to help stakeholders.
June 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Elder Abuse Prevention 

Survey: Almost all central banks are researching CBDC

Nearly all central banks are researching whether to issue a central bank digital currency, according to a Bank for International Settlements survey.
June 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Chippewa Valley Bank: Fueling Growth With Innovative Bank Stock Lending

Chippewa Valley Bank has pioneered an innovative bank stock lending program, providing community banks with an expedited and cost-efficient avenue to acquire capital and interest-earning assets.
June 17, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending Growing the Community 

Community Bank Briefing for Q2

Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time). Register here.
June 14, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

CFPB director says a level playing field is needed in CRA modernization

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra provided his semi-annual report to the House Financial Services Committee. Highlights:
June 14, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Biden taps Goldsmith Romero to lead FDIC

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
June 14, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Lindsay LaNore: Make Space for Creativity

Creativity is essential to a leader's success.
June 14, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA CRA Solutions offers tips to help prevent elder financial abuse

ICBA and ICBA CRA Solutions released tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.
June 13, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Elder Abuse Prevention 

Fed holds rates steady, predicts fewer cuts in 2024

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, due to an uncertain economic outlook and inflation risks.
June 13, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Chopra lays out CFPB priorities before Congress

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra described the CFPB’s focus on financial data, medical debt, and credit cards during his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee.
June 13, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

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