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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.
Today: ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase
ICBA is hosting a webinar featuring demonstrations of the latest solutions from several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Charles Potts: How Core Providers Are Becoming Core to Innovation
Let's reflect on the dynamic between community banks and their fintech and core partners.
April 18, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA expresses support for resolution markup
ICBA wrote to House leadership expressing support for the markup of two Congressional Review Act resolutions: H.J. Res. 122 and H.J. Res. 127.
April 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
‘Pig butchering’ demands a policy response: ICBA blog
With “pig butchering” scams depending on cryptocurrencies to defraud victims and launder the proceeds, policymakers must strengthen protections against the crypto sector, according to a new ICBA blog post.
April 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Capital Summit registration deadline next week
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.
April 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
How Marketing Impacts Community Banks' Recruiting
A marketing campaign could be the first thing a prospective employee sees while researching your community bank. How can you ensure your marketing strategy appeals to both customers and those on the job hunt?
April 17, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Jim Reber: Dialing It Back
Simple bonds find favor with portfolio managers in 2024.
April 16, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Promotes Financial Empowerment Through Financial Knowledge
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation's community banks are encouraging Americans to employ fiscally responsible habits and equip themselves with essential financial knowledge to seize control of their financial future.
April 15, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
ICBA continues urging calls on farm bill
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
April 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Farm Bill
Global securities group planning next steps on crypto rules
The International Organization of Securities Commissions said it plans to build on its proposals on crypto markets and decentralized finance in the coming year.
April 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Deadline approaching for Capital Summit registration
With the deadline to sign up for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit arriving next week, registrations are trending toward record-level attendance for the industry’s premier advocacy event.
April 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Warsaw Federal Bank's Unique Path to MDI Status
Cincinnati-based Warsaw Federal Bank has just become one of the state’s two minority depository institutions, with a focus on bringing banking to the city’s underserved communities.
April 15, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: 10 Quick Wins For New Leaders
Here are some ways you can set the right tone as you settle into your leadership position.
April 12, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Q&A: Is it Time to Change Your Community Bank Core?
What questions do community banks need to ask to ensure they’re getting the most out of their core? We spoke to experts on when you should consider a change, the timeline, the importance of provider relationships and more.
April 11, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA continues challenging legal push on data furnishers
ICBA and other groups filed a friend-of-the-court brief rebutting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s continued assertions that consumer reporting agencies and furnishers are obligated to settle legal disputes.
April 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Treasury repeats call for new authorities to target crypto crime
The Treasury Department reiterated its calls for Congress to grant the department additional tools to address illicit actors’ use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime.
April 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA, groups endorse challenge to credit card late fee rule
ICBA and other groups expressed support for House and Senate resolutions to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.
April 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Dieterich Bank Inspires Young Entrepreneurs
Dieterich Bank’s KidPreneur Pop Up Shop program has taught the younger generation how to build and run their own businesses.
April 10, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Challenge to credit card late fee rule introduced in Senate
An ICBA-backed resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees was introduced in the Senate.
April 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
CFPB reports on credit reporting violations as it considers rulemaking
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report on accuracy problems in the credit reporting system.
April 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
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