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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.
Generative AI Fraud: How to Fight It
Generative AI allows fraudsters to easily impersonate real people and makes phishing emails even harder to detect—but your community bank can still dodge these attacks by staying vigilant.
June 13, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA CRA Solutions Offers Tips to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its subsidiary, ICBA CRA Solutions, are providing tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15.
June 12, 2024 |
Press Release
Elder Abuse Prevention
CFPB proposes to ban medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Boozman releases Senate GOP farm bill framework
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) released the Senate Republican framework for the next farm bill.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
ICBA requests comment extension on Fedwire schedule change
ICBA requested a 90-day extension to the Federal Reserve Board’s request for comment on expanding Fedwire Funds Service and National Settlement Services operating hours.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Furthering Education at Dream First Bank
Dream First Bank empowers agriculture, entrepreneurial and commercial business customers with educational seminars and programs designed to fuel business success.
June 12, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA study: Small-business owners satisfied with community banks, but regulations threaten lending
ICBA released findings from a study showing that while small-business owners prefer community banks, increasingly burdensome and complex regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Virtual seminar on analyzing financial statements tomorrow
ICBA is hosting a virtual seminar on financial statements starting at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Podcast: Banking Transformed
A new episode of the Banking Transformed podcast from ICBA Preferred Service Provider MeridianLink shares actionable insights to boost bank' growth, efficiency, and customer experience.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lucas White: The Compelling Case for Thoughtful Leadership
As a leader, you can’t rush to judgment; you have to investigate and address the issue from a broader vantage point.
June 11, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Study: While 95% of Small-Business Owners Are Satisfied with Community Banks, Regulations Threaten Lending
As community banks and small businesses face increasingly burdensome and complex federal regulations, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released findings from a new study on how regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 10, 2024 |
Press Release
Lending Regulatory Relief Small Business Lending
Credit union bank acquisitions break record halfway through 2024
ICBA-opposed credit union acquisitions of taxpaying community banks have reached an annual record less than halfway through the year, according to a new report.
June 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FDIC, CFPB hearings this week
A look at some of the hearings taking place this week that are relevant to community bankers.
June 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Deposit Insurance
Opportunities in Infrastructure Lending for Community Banks
With $1 trillion in federal infrastructure funding rolling out across the U.S., community banks have a rare opportunity to enter or deepen their involvement in this dynamic sector.
June 10, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Change Is Hard, Good Leadership Is Critical
Change may feel insurmountable—something to be avoided, as opposed to embraced—and we need to keep that perspective in mind as we take steps toward the future of our banks.
June 07, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Community Banks Financing Lake Country
In lake regions across the U.S., vacation homes, boats and other watersports vehicles abound—all of which present an undeniable opportunity for community banks. Here are a few community banks that have tapped into this hot market.
June 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Readying the Bench: A Guide for Community Bank Succession Planning
Community banks can prevent costly and disruptive talent gaps by kicking their succession plans into gear sooner rather than later. How can bank leadership combat issues surrounding succession planning and create a pipeline of future leaders through education and other efforts?
June 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Another Credit Union Bank Acquisition Subsidized by Taxpayers Demands Response from Policymakers
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after this year’s 12th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
June 04, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Lance Noggle: New ICBA Resource Aims To Combat Check Fraud
Even with checks becoming less common to use, check fraud continues to rise. To address this issue, ICBA has created a guide that explains how to stop this type of fraud in its tracks.
June 04, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Compliance
Simplifying the Path to Homeownership: ICBA Offers Essential Tips for Homebuyers
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging current and prospective homeowners to connect with their trusted local community bankers.
June 03, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness Mortgage Rules
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