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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.
ICBA offers high-level CRA summary ahead of briefing
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
How Community Banks Can Support Self-Employed and Gig Workers
Gig workers and self-employed individuals make up a growing sector of the workforce in the U.S. This group of workers has specific needs when it comes to banking. Here’s how community banks are embracing, working with and creating new services for this group.
November 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Statement on New SBA 7(a) Lending Companies
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Small Business Administration’s expansion of its 7(a) loan program.
November 03, 2023 |
Press Release
Small Business Administration
4 Emerging Bank Technologies (That Aren't AI)
With rapid new developments in bank technology, it’s easy to feel stressed about keeping up with them. Read on to learn what’s new and upcoming in tech and how to determine what’s worth exploring.
November 03, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
OCC publishes revised Telephone Consumer Protection Act procedures
The OCC published revised interagency examination procedures for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Final rule on Treasury check liability will not mandate verification system
The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service issued a final rule governing the payments of Treasury checks.
November 02, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Department of Treasury
The 15 Latest Holiday Scams To Watch Out for in 2023
Holiday scams can happen at any time — from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the weeks and months leading up to the end of the year.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio
Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio. Jean will be serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York and New Jersey.
November 02, 2023 |
News
Ron Haynie: The GSE Conservatorship Should End Now
After 15 years, the federal government should end its conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The conservatorship prevents these government-sponsored enterprises from operating like a privately run corporate entity.
November 02, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed
ICBA said that while it supports the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine whether submitted information is accurate.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA Launches New Brand - Reflects differentiation and momentum of ICBA and community banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today unveiled its new brand — reflecting the continued strength, differentiation, and momentum of ICBA and its one mission: community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
Press Release
How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog
A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits
A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.
November 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Risk or Reward: A Community Bank's Guide to AI
AI is the topic of conversation, particularly after generative AI tools like ChatGPT burst onto the landscape in late 2022. AI technology is developing at a dizzying pace, so what do community banks need to know about how to get started with AI, how it can be used to boost efficiency across departments—and how to manage the risks?
November 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
White House releases executive order on AI standards
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish new safety, privacy, and equity standards for artificial intelligence.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Ag tech solutions forum this week
ICBA’s next ThinkTECH Solutions Forum will spotlight ag tech solutions that can help community banks keep pace with the competition.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
IRS extends flexibilities on e-signatures, encrypted email
The Internal Revenue Service extended certain temporary flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its acceptance of digital signatures.
October 31, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
New blog post breaks down AI for community banks
A new ICBA blog post separates artificial intelligence hype from reality and spotlights what AI means for community banks.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
Treasury pledges to continue cracking down on crypto terrorist-financing
The Treasury Department pledged to continue targeting the use of crypto-assets to finance terrorism amid increased scrutiny in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
Agency webinar tomorrow on ransomware mitigation
Regulators are hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow to provide updates on recent ransomware trends and mitigations.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Barr: Fed backs cross-border harmonization efforts
The Federal Reserve supports international efforts to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more accessible globally, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.
October 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA advocacy leads to nationwide 1071 injunction
A federal court granted an ICBA request to expand injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule to all community banks nationwide.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Lawmakers ask DOJ to target crypto’s role in terrorist financing
Two key members of Congress urged the Justice Department to evaluate the extent to which the Binance and Tether crypto firms are supporting terrorism by violating sanctions and the Bank Secrecy Act.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Fed’s Waller: CBDC pitch unconvincing
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he has yet to be convinced there is a market failure that a central bank digital currency would resolve.
October 27, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Advocacy Leads to Nationwide Community Bank Relief from 1071 Small-Business Rule
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has granted their request to expand injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule. Today’s court decision provides a nationwide injunction to all community banks and covered financial institutions, ensuring relief is not limited by trade association membership.
October 26, 2023 |
Press Release
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Fed proposes debit card interchange cuts
The Federal Reserve Board issued a proposal to lower the maximum interchange fee that covered debit card issuers may receive for debit card transactions.
October 26, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Gensler: Crypto investors no less deserving of securities protections
There is nothing about the crypto-asset securities markets that suggests investors and issuers are less deserving of the protections of U.S. securities laws, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said.
October 26, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
House GOP elects Rep. Mike Johnson as new speaker
House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives.
October 26, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
CFPB targets credit card interest, fees in latest report
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said total outstanding credit card debt eclipsed $1 trillion last year for the first time since the CFPB began collecting this data.
October 26, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Can Third-Party Vendors Ease Wealth Management?
Community banks with wealth management programs can access a new source of revenue, but starting from scratch can be a major undertaking. We take a look at how these banks have looked to third-party vendors to smooth the way.
October 26, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA Statement on Federal Reserve Proposal on Debit Card Interchange
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Reserve Board proposal to update Regulation II rules on debit card interchange fees and routing.
October 25, 2023 |
Press Release
Cards Debit Cards Interchange
Agencies finalize climate risk guidance for large banks
The federal banking regulators published interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for financial institutions with $100 billion or more in total consolidated assets.
October 25, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA launching survey on recent regulatory changes
ICBA in the coming days will launch a survey on the value of community banks, small-business lending, and the regulatory environment.
October 25, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Regulators approve Community Reinvestment Act final rule
Federal regulators issued an interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
October 25, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance CRA
Fed meeting today on revising debit interchange fee cap
The Federal Reserve Board is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. (Eastern time) today on proposed revisions to the agency’s debit interchange fee cap.
October 25, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Out of Office: Kris Ausborn
The CEO of $488 million-asset Iowa Trust & Saving Bank in Emmetsburg, Iowa, spends his free time waterskiing. Whether it’s with friends and family or as part of his club, he enjoys every second.
October 25, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Statement on Interagency Climate Risk Guidance for Large Banks
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s release of interagency guidance for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
October 24, 2023 |
Press Release
Advocacy Climate
ICBA Statement on Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s interagency final rule on Community Reinvestment Act modernization.
October 24, 2023 |
Press Release
CRA
Agencies acting today on CRA, climate rulemakings
Federal agencies today are set to act on Community Reinvestment Act reform and climate risk.
October 24, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Independent Banker
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