ICBA Newsroom
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.
Lindsay LaNore: Time for a check-in
Employees thrive when they receive regular, constructive feedback. Some experts suggest that having additional midyear or quarterly check-ins can be more effective than traditional annual reviews alone.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Tenacity drives Stearns Bank
The community bank in St. Cloud, Minn., has cultivated a culture that combines creativity and hard work. The result is an award-winning workplace that fosters growth for both employees and the bank.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: Lead with integrity
One of my early mentors told me, ‘It’s often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.’ That piece of advice has … allowed us to be a little more progressive as a bank.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Staying the course
We must work to remain optimistic in the face of adversity and keep in mind that no matter how difficult that feat may be, it’s worth the effort.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Charles Potts: A culture of innovation
Innovation is a high priority for many community bank leaders, so it’s critical that we have a foundational definition of innovation.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
What you need to know about digital issuance
Instant issue cards are becoming more common at financial institutions, as they can maximize card usage and even attract customers. But another option, digital issuance, combines that speed with increasingly popular digital services.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Stop elder financial abuse with data analytics
Elder financial abuse has been on the rise for the past decade, but so has data analytics technology, which banks can use to fight this fraud. Experts share strategies for community banks to protect their customers from identity fraud.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
40 Under 40: 2021’s Emerging Community Bank Leaders
Our third annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders competition highlights young community bankers who stepped up to help their banks navigate a chaotic year. They delivered economic relief. They introduced new technology. They kept their communities close when they had to be distanced. Most importantly, they found opportunities to lead when their banks and their customers most needed them. Meet our 2021 winners and see how they champion community banking across various categories.
June 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
ICBA updates data privacy guide
ICBA this week released an updated guide for community banks on data privacy laws and regulations. The guide is available here and in the Cyber and Data Security Mitigation section of ICBA’s Operational Risk resource center.
May 28, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
CFPB: Manufactured housing borrowers have higher interest rates
Roughly 42 percent of loans for manufactured homes are secured by “chattel” loans secured by the home but not the land, according to a report from CFPB.
May 28, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Remove GSE product restrictions: ICBA, minority bank council
ICBA and its Minority Bank Advisory Council this week urged the Treasury Department and Federal Housing Finance Agency to reopen negotiations over the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
May 28, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI Housing Finance/GSEs
ICBA, Minority Bank Council: Housing Finance Amendments Hurt Low-Income, Minority Borrowers
ICBA and its Minority Bank Advisory Council urged the Treasury Department and Federal Housing Finance Agency to reopen negotiations over amendments to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that would limit purchases of certain types of loans.
May 27, 2021 |
Press Release
MDI Housing Finance/GSEs
ICBA urges House to oppose ‘true lender’ repeal
ICBA and other groups today are urging House members to oppose a Senate-passed resolution to repeal the OCC’s “true lender” rule.
May 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA releases new banklocally.org video
ICBA released its latest video in a series on how community banks have partnered with small businesses during the pandemic to help them navigate the Paycheck Protection Program.
May 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, May 24, 2021
A new study conducted between April and May led by Public Health England has found that two doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or AstraZeneca-University of Oxford vaccine gives effective protection against the Covid variant first discovered in India.
May 24, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
USDA to begin paying off direct loans to minority farmers
The USDA announced the initial phase of plans to pay off USDA direct loans to socially disadvantaged (SDA) farmers and ranchers. It will subsequently announce its process for paying off guaranteed loans.
May 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Voting open for People's Choice Award videos
Community bankers can now vote on ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards People's Choice Award videos.
May 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
OCC finalizes rule on collective investment funds
The OCC finalized a rule applicable to national banks and federal savings associations administering a collective investment fund invested primarily in real estate or other assets that are not readily marketable.
May 24, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, May 21, 2021
The Washington state Department of Health is announcing the closure of two of its four mass vaccination sites; coming as the state has vaccinated nearly 40% of its population.
May 21, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Treasury proposes crypto tax reporting requirements
The Treasury Department proposed tax reporting requirements on cryptocurrencies in a new report on the administration’s American Families Plan.
May 21, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets Technology
Fed releasing CBDC paper this summer: Powell
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is planning a discussion paper for this summer on the possibility of issuing a U.S. central bank digital currency.
May 21, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
OCC reconsidering CRA final rule
ICBA expressed support for an OCC announcement that it will reconsider its Community Reinvestment Act rulemakings and information collection.
May 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
NCUA chairman seeks CUSO oversight authority
The head of the National Credit Union Administration is scheduled to testify today on behalf of ICBA-supported legislation to expand oversight of third-party vendors, including credit union service organizations (CUSOs).
May 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, May 19, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday that the nation is on track to begin vaccinating children under 12 before next year.
May 19, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
$5B left in PPP funds for certain institutions
The Small Business Administration said there is approximately $5 billion remaining in Paycheck Protection Program funds set aside for certain community financial institutions.
May 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
FDIC requests comments on digital assets
The FDIC requested comments within 60 days about insured depository institutions’ current and potential digital asset activities.
May 18, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets Payments
ICBA Supports OCC Reconsidering CRA Rule
ICBA supports the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announcement that it will reconsider its Community Reinvestment Act rulemakings and information collection.
May 18, 2021 |
Press Release
CRA
Custom op-ed counters credit union-bank acquisitions
ICBA continues to offer a customizable op-ed and updated talking points that community bankers can use to raise awareness of credit union acquisitions of community banks.
May 18, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, May 18, 2021
President Biden announced today that the US will share at least 20 million doses of vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson for a total of 80 million doses globally by the end of June.
May 18, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA, Community Bankers of Georgia Urge FDIC to Reject Credit Union Merger
ICBA and The Venture Center today announced a series of curriculum-driven events as part of its expanded ICBA ThinkTECH initiative. The ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Series focuses on emerging technologies that have the potential to positively impact the community banking industry.
May 17, 2021 |
News
CFPB updates TRID rule FAQs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued additional frequently asked questions on its TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure rule.
May 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Fed again extends rule allowing PPP loans to directors
The Federal Reserve Board for the third time extended its rule allowing certain bank directors and shareholders to apply to their banks for Paycheck Protection Program loans for their small businesses.
May 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA issues custom op-ed opposing public banking
ICBA released a customizable op-ed that community bankers can use to spread the word about the risks posed by proposals to establish taxpayer-funded public banks.
May 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
State-Owned/Public Banks
ICBA, Community Bankers of Georgia Urge FDIC to Reject Credit Union Merger Proposal
ICBA and The Venture Center today announced a series of curriculum-driven events as part of its expanded ICBA ThinkTECH initiative. The ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Series focuses on emerging technologies that have the potential to positively impact the community banking industry.
May 14, 2021 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
FI Works Announces Partnership with First Community Bank & Trust
ICBA, The Venture Center Kick off Thought Leadership Series
ICBA and The Venture Center today announced a series of curriculum-driven events as part of its expanded ICBA ThinkTECH initiative. The ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Series focuses on emerging technologies that have the potential to positively impact the community banking industry.
May 12, 2021 |
Press Release
Technology
ICBA urges OCC to block sale of mutual bank’s assets to credit union
ICBA's Mutual Council and America’s Mutual Banks urged the OCC to suspend the sale of Brainerd Savings and Loan Association assets to Wings Financial Credit Union until all freedom of information requests have been considered.
May 12, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, May 12, 2021
The rate of new Covid cases in the US fell to an average of 38,800 per day Monday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, the first time daily case counts have been below 40,000 since September.
May 12, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA, ProfitStars Expand Preferred Service Provider Program with Information Security and Risk Management Solutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced it has extended its Preferred Service Provider agreement with ProfitStars, a division of Jack Henry & Associates Inc., to include several risk management solutions.
May 11, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA to Serve as Strategic Advisor to JAM FINTOP Banktech Investment Fund
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will serve as a strategic advisor for JAM FINTOP Banktech, a $150 million investment fund designed to help accelerate technology adoption at community banks.
May 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Independent Banker
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