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Agencies announce appraisal relief for Hawaii
To help facilitate recovery efforts from last year’s wildfires in Hawaii, federal banking regulators temporarily paused certain appraisal requirements for real estate-related transactions in Maui County.
March 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
ICBA LIVE Begins Today with the Theme 'Here for Good,' Spotlighting Community Banks' Enduring Impact
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the country will gather for the 2024 Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE, at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
March 14, 2024 |
Press Release
Lindsay LaNore: Purposeful Abandonment and the Art of Letting Go
Senator plugs ICBA-backed ‘trigger leads’ bill during hearing
Senate Banking Committee members discussed ICBA-advocated legislation to protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants during a hearing on housing policy.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA points to polling on credit unions following latest acquisition
Following the latest credit union acquisition of a community bank, ICBA pointed to its recently released polling data showing Americans support reforms to policies that arbitrarily favor credit unions.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Hsu: Agencies considering operational resilience rules for large banks
Federal banking regulators are considering baseline operational resilience requirements for large banks with critical operations, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Update: Check Re-Presentment Guidance
Check re-presentment fees have resulted in violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act for some banks. Will updated guidance from the federal regulators make things clearer?
March 13, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Hill says FDIC should distinguish blockchain from crypto
FDIC Chair Travis Hill said his agency should update its guidelines on digital assets to open the door to bank use of blockchain technology.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Grassroots alert: ICBA continues farm bill push
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
ICBA, groups urge support for ‘trigger leads’ bill ahead of hearing
ICBA and other groups expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants ahead of a Senate hearing set for today.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
Crossbridge Community Bank's Golden Opportunity for Seniors
Through its Golden Community Club program, Crossbridge Community Bank goes the extra mile for its senior customers and offers an array of social and educational resources.
March 12, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Grassroots urgent: ICBA continues farm bill push
ICBA continues urging community bankers to take a couple of minutes to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Hearing this week on CFPB overreach
Hearing this week on CFPB overreach
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Derek Williams: Continuing the Community Bank Legacy
ICBA has been triumphant in advancing our mission because so many noble people throughout history have given their time, supporting the dedicated staff who carry that same commitment to community banking.
March 11, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Past Chairman Leland Stenehjem Jr. dies
ICBA Past Chairman Leland Manford Stenehjem Jr. died at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., on Feb. 28 at the age of 78.
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Biden proposes raising corporate tax rates
President Joe Biden proposed raising corporate tax rates from lower rates enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA again rejects Biden ‘junk fee’ remarks
ICBA rejected President Joe Biden’s latest mischaracterization of overdraft services and credit card fees for late payments as “junk fees.”
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Traditional Advertising's Place in Community Bank Marketing
Marketing success is often measured against website traffic, comments and likes these days, but there’s still a place for traditional ads. Crafting effective campaigns comes down to smart strategies and bigger budgets.
March 08, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
SEC finalizes ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures with some ICBA-advocated relief for publicly held community banks, though ICBA said it remains concerned with the rule.
March 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
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