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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
FinCEN updates FAQs on beneficial ownership
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated two frequently asked questions related to access to beneficial ownership information.
November 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
ICBA supports FARM Act
ICBA said it supports the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (H.R. 10045), which would offer targeted relief to farmers who have suffered crop losses due to the impact of adverse weather conditions and low commodity prices.
November 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Comments on FDIC brokered deposit rule due next week
ICBA published a guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of next week’s deadline.
November 15, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
ICBA urges community bankers to comment on FDIC brokered deposit rule
ICBA published a guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of next week’s deadline.
November 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Independent Banker details fight against new FHLB regulations
When the Federal Housing Finance Agency last year began a deep dive on the Federal Home Loan Bank System, ICBA urged the agency not to fix what isn’t broken, as detailed in the latest Independent Banker magazine.
November 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN warns banks about deepfake fraud schemes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to help financial institutions identify fraud schemes associated with the use of deepfake media created with generative artificial intelligence tools.
November 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
ICBA urging community bankers to comment on FDIC brokered deposit rule
ICBA published a guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions.
November 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Senate hearing next week on Credit Card Competition Act
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) scheduled a hearing for Tuesday, Nov. 19, on his ICBA-opposed bill to create credit card routing mandates.
November 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
FDIC: Unbanked households at record low
Only 4.2% of U.S. households were unbanked in 2023, according to the FDIC’s latest biennial survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households, the lowest national unbanked rate since the survey began in 2009.
November 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
ICBA Foundation makes a difference
Support from the ICBA Foundation helped Rolling Fork, Miss., rebuild after a devastating tornado last year.
November 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Invitation-only event next month for leaders of large community banks
ICBA’s Breaking Barriers Symposium is set for Dec. 4-5 in Washington, D.C.
November 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Another credit union acquisition as policy questions mount
After the 20th credit union acquisition of a community bank this year—and another featuring a credit union crossing state lines to buy a community bank—ICBA said the record number of transactions is being noticed by the public and policymakers.
November 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
CFPB penalizes Navy Federal Credit Union for overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Navy Federal Credit Union to refund more than $80 million in overdraft fees to consumers, change its overdraft practices, and pay a $15 million civil penalty.
November 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB
ICBA urging community bankers to comment on FDIC brokered deposit rule
ICBA published a grassroots guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions.
November 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to cut target interest rates by 25 basis points due an easing labor market and inflation moving toward its 2% goal. The cut lowers the federal funds rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%.
November 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Another Taxpayer-Fueled Acquisition as Policy Questions Mount
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union, extending this year’s record to 20.
November 08, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
ICBA publishes election analysis
With the re-election of President Donald Trump, control of the Senate shifting to Republicans, and the House still up in the air, ICBA released an analysis of the 2024 election exclusively for community banks.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Government Banks
FDIC committee on economic inclusion to meet next week
The FDIC announced that its Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN) will meet at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Washington, D.C.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
ICBA matches $25k donation for Hurricane Relief Fund
The ICBA Foundation’s Hurricane Relief Fund—which is dedicated to supporting community bankers, their employees, and communities—continues to grow, including via a $25,000 match from ICBA.
November 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC to unveil online tool to promote creation of minority banks
The FDIC announced that today it will introduce an online tool to help financial institutions, investors, and other interested groups to identify neighborhoods that could benefit from banking services.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC
Coming soon: Analysis of 2024 election impact on community banking
With Election Day 2024 in the books, ICBA will release an analysis of the pending election results and their impact on community banks.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA matches $25k donation for Hurricane Relief Fund
The ICBA Foundation’s Hurricane Relief Fund—which is dedicated to supporting community bankers, their employees, and communities—continues to grow with generous support, including a $25,000 match from ICBA.
November 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Romero Rainey: ICBA Looks Forward to Working with Election Winners on Community Bank Policies
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the 2024 elections. “ICBA and the nation’s community bankers congratulate the winners of last night’s elections and look forward to working with them on the key policy issues affecting community banks and the communities they serve.
November 06, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
New op-ed: Don't fix what isn't broken at Federal Home Loan Banks
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s regulatory crackdown on the Federal Home Loan Banks threatens the housing finance system at a time of high prices and limited supply, ICBA wrote in a new op-ed.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal working group designed to boost CDFI access to capital
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced the formation of a working group to increase capital for affordable housing lending from the Federal Home Loan Banks.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CDFI Federal Housing Finance Agency
Former NCUA official profiles rogue credit union
A new blog post spotlights a growth-focused credit union that has rapidly expanded its footprint and obscured its declining net worth by acquiring smaller credit unions and issuing subordinated debt.
November 04, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA: Credit union penalty exemplifies consumer impact of lagging oversight
ICBA said a new regulatory action against VyStar Credit Union for harming consumers through its botched rollout of a new online banking system exemplifies the risks posed by lagging credit union regulation.
November 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA calls for additional EGRPRA outreach meetings
ICBA commended the federal banking agencies for hosting a virtual community banker outreach meeting under their current regulatory review and called for at least three more meetings.
November 01, 2024 |
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Community Bank Tactics for Recruiting Tech Superstars
The battle for tech talent continues to be a difficult one for community banks. But with the right approach, bank leadership can appeal to a segment of tech-savvy individuals fit for the job.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Easing the Way: Current and Upcoming Banking Technology Trends
The best technology is the kind that supports both the customer and the community bank. We look at some key industry challenges and where tech could potentially ease pain points. Importantly, we encourage banks to ask one essential post-implementation question: Is this technology getting the job done?
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
How to Prepare for a Potential 1071 Implementation
While ICBA continues to challenge the 1071 rule’s legality, community banks must prepare for its potential passage.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Alternative Credit Scoring Models: Beyond FICO
Community banks can expand access to capital by looking at other factors for loan approval. Here’s what to consider.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Tim Roy: Pushing Back Against Upcoming FHLB Regulations
Significant changes could be in store for the Federal Home Loan Bank system, with possible negative effects for community banks.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Native American Bank Dedicates a Day to Gratitude
On June 28, Denver-based Native American Bank, N.A., hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at Yellow Bird Woman Park near its Browning, Mont., branch.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Rachell Bilbrey
The senior vice president and director of treasury at $1.8 billion-asset Builtwell Bank in Chattanooga, Tenn., finds creative fulfillment through conceptualizing, creating and styling home interiors.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lucas White: Staffing for the Digital Future
We can teach technology, but we can’t teach the passion that comes with community banking. It has to be inherent.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Ion Bank: A Reflection of the Customers It Serves
Ion Bank makes a point of fostering a diverse workplace and supporting local communities through its multilingual staff, fundraising efforts and inclusive outreach.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Powering Potential: A Guide to In-Person ICBA Events
ICBA’s in-person events offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Discover how stepping out of the office and into a collaborative environment can enhance understanding, retention and network building.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
5 Tips for Handling Fintech Partnership Contracts
Go into fintech contract negotiations with clear intention to save your community bank from future conflict.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
You’ve Launched a New Website—What Happens Now?
SPONSORED | “Build it and they will come” is great for a baseball field. But when you’ve just put your all into a new website, find out how to generate ROI, produce actionable results and more.
November 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
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