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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.
Barr: Larger banks face increased scrutiny in the wake of SVB
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said Friday that bank supervisors are increasing scrutiny for larger banks in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure due in part to large unrealized losses.
February 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues grassroots push on several bills
While Congress is out for the Presidents’ Day recess, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard grassroots action center to urge lawmakers to support several pro-community bank bills.
February 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard
Charles Potts: Convening With the Spirit of More
Innovator Thomas Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” The message resonates, but the standout word for me is “more.” It signals the desire to not just explore a version of what has already been attempted, but also to take it to the next level.
February 20, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Sharing the Load With Participation Loans
When a bank wants to provide a loan above its lending limits, it’s time to turn to participation loans. But what are the benefits and risks involved for community banks?
February 19, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
ICBA Celebrates Success of Regulator and Core Days in Advancing Community Banking Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recently celebrated the successful conclusion of two important events during its current ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort (AP6), Regulator Day and Core Day.
February 16, 2024 |
Press Release
Payments
Waller discounts crypto, Chinese threats to dollar dominance
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he does not expect the U.S. dollar to lose its status as the world's reserve currency due to challenges from cryptocurrencies and the Chinese renminbi.
February 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Fed’s Bowman: Policymakers have key role in payments improvements
The pursuit of improvements in the payments system to expand access to the financial system must avoid the temptation to exclusively rely on new technology, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
February 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC committee on misconduct encourages outreach
More than 350 people have contacted the law firm conducting an independent review of the FDIC’s workplace culture, according to the FDIC board’s special committee overseeing the review.
February 16, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jim Reber: The Big Chill
Might the bond market be range-bound in 2024?
February 16, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA endorses bill to coordinate beneficial ownership rulemakings
ICBA called on Congress to advance legislation to coordinate and strengthen recent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network anti-money laundering rulemakings.
February 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Barr: No signs of liquidity problems in banking system
A single bank missing its revenue expectations and increasing its provisioning does not change the fact that the overall banking system is strong, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.
February 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Vilsack testifies as farm bill questions loom
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House Agriculture Committee as questions loom about the timing of a new farm bill.
February 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
ICBA PAC auction tickets available
Tickets are available for ICBA PAC’s 35th Annual Auction Fundraiser, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, during ICBA LIVE in Orlando.
February 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
SouthState Bank Unlocks the Doors to Homeownership
The annual income required of potential homebuyers recently experienced its largest increase on record. To help more Americans get on the property ladder, SouthState Bank developed a new program to support low- to moderate-income individuals.
February 15, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Durbin announces hearing on credit card routing bill
With Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announcing a hearing on ICBA-opposed legislation to impose credit card routing restrictions, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to oppose the bill.
February 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Interchange
ICBA Opens Center for Innovation in Atlanta
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the opening of the new ICBA Center for Innovation in Atlanta, establishing a permanent home for its world-class community bank innovation initiatives.
February 14, 2024 |
Press Release
Technology Fintech Innovation
ICBA seeking referrals for seventh ThinkTECH Accelerator
ICBA is now accepting applications for its seventh ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which promotes growth-stage companies that serve or wish to serve community banks and their customers.
February 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments
FinCEN proposes BSA standards for investment advisers
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a proposed rule to add investment advisers to the list of businesses classified as “financial institutions” under the Bank Secrecy Act.
February 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA supports bill to coordinate FinCEN rulemakings
ICBA today is calling on Congress to advance legislation to coordinate and strengthen recent Financial Crimes Enforcement Network anti-money laundering rulemakings.
February 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Fintech Regulation
Lindsay LaNore: Developing Drive
Drive. It’s a quality we all need and a characteristic we look for when hiring new employees, considering who to promote and identifying leaders within the bank. Yet, it’s often elusive.
February 14, 2024 |
Independent Banker
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