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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.
6 Ways to Deepen Small-Business Relationships
When it comes to small businesses, a personal touch is needed to develop the relationship between bank and business. Here are six concrete tips on how to improve relationships with current customers and attract potential ones.
April 25, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Labor Department finalizes ICBA-opposed overtime rule
The Labor Department issued a final rule to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Labor
FDIC board meeting on Change in Bank Control Act
The FDIC board of directors is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning to discuss proposals related to the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Deadline today: Capital Summit online registration
Today is the online registration deadline for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Out of Office: Ashley Burt
The CEO and president of $230 million-asset Gunnison Bank and Trust Company in Gunnison, Colo., likes to live life in the fast lane as a race car driver.
April 24, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA, IBAT meet with CFPB on 1033 concerns
ICBA and Independent Bankers Association of Texas community bankers and staff met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials to express concerns with the bureau’s pending 1033 rule on sharing consumer financial data.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FinCEN urges institutions to remain vigilant to environmental crimes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to environmental crimes.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA PAC schedules 19th Annual Golf Classic
ICBA PAC is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Classic on June 17 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Alliance Bank Elevates Community Wellness
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA: grassroots advocacy needed ahead of Capital Summit
As hundreds of community bankers prepare to attend ICBA Capital Summit, which kicks off on Sunday, May 28, ICBA is urging community banks to show support by sending this letter to their members of Congress.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN: $27B in elder financial exploitation reported by financial institutions
Financial institutions reported $27 billion in suspicious activities linked to elder financial exploitation from 2022 to 2023, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Fed's Financial Stability Report highlights key risks
Persistent inflation and tighter monetary policy are the primary risks to the U.S. financial system, according to the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Financial Stability Report.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Certification Q&A: Lisa Cronk
In the first of our new Powering Potential series, we meet Lisa C. Cronk, the compliance and audit control officer at Lake Elmo Bank in Minneapolis. With more than 25 years of banking experience, Lisa has woven her way through the intricate tapestry of financial compliance. Here, she reflects on her professional journey, the key aspects of her job and how she has used ICBA Education services and certifications to progress.
April 22, 2024 |
Independent Banker
FHFA seeks comment on proposed GSE offerings
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
ICBA meets with Fed Governor Bowman on Reg II debit card rule
ICBA’s Anne Balcer met yesterday with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on the agency’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees. Fed Governor Bowman, who has spoken out against the proposal, said the agency’s cap on debit card interchange puts smaller issuers at a disadvantage.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
7 Strategies for Raising Bank Deposits
Community banks must maintain a competitive edge to stay on top of their deposits.
April 19, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
House Financial Services Committee passes resolutions nullifying climate disclosure and credit card late fee rules
The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22 vote along party lines.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
New Fraud and Compliance subgroups on ICBA Community
ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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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