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Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey and Anne Balcer Named as Washingtonian’s Most Influential People
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy Anne Balcer were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential people feature.
May 02, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for congressional response
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.
May 02, 2024 |
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Credit Unions
Kari Mitchum: New NACHA Rules Strengthen Security of ACH System
Credit-push fraud in the ACH system has spurred the introduction of new rules from Nacha. With ICBA’s support, these new rules have changed how receiving institutions can address such fraud.
May 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Latest Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Policy Response
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 01, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA's Best-Performing Banks of 2024
These community banks hit their stride in 2024, and they intend to keep the momentum going with hard work, flexibility and the expertise they've built over their years of service.
May 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHFA releases fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.
April 30, 2024 |
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Compliance
Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 30, 2024 |
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Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA Shares Stifel Statement on Importance of Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement.
"While a recent unfortunate headline took comments out of context, we have considered the subsequent feedback and circumstances.
April 29, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA urges grassroots action
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports cutting community bank assessments amid DIF growth
After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to decrease deposit insurance assessments for community banks.
April 26, 2024 |
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