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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.
Grassroots continues on 1071, rural lending efforts
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard grassroots resource center to urge their members of Congress to support resolutions and policies that affect community bankers across America.
June 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Compliance Rural Development
Pro-Russia hackers planning attacks on financial targets: alert
Pro-Russia hackers are planning to conduct cyberattacks against Western financial targets, including Swift and the Federal Reserve, according to an alert from the U.S. government.
June 16, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
How Community Banks Can Fight Synthetic Identity Fraud
Community banks need to be on the lookout for synthetic identity fraud, a growing problem since the pandemic. Here’s how tools and solutions can detect, prevent and solve this type of fraud.
June 16, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA and Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation Share Tips to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its affiliate, the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), are providing tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
June 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Elder Abuse Prevention
Lawmakers press Chopra on 1071 rule in House hearing
Members of Congress continued to press Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on the bureau’s ICBA-opposed Section 1071 data-collection rule during a second day of hearings on Capitol Hill.
June 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA supports SEC proposal to include more crypto firms in ‘exchange’ definition
ICBA expressed support for a Securities and Exchange Commission proposal confirming that crypto exchanges must follow the same rules of the road as other entities that trade securities.
June 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
OCC: Banks should be ‘on balls of their feet’ in monitoring risk
While the overall strength of the federal banking system is sound, banks should be “on the balls of their feet” regarding risk management, the OCC said in its latest Semiannual Risk Perspective.
June 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Risk
Jim Reber: Returns, in Total
A wide range of market prices requires analysis.
June 15, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Chopra: CFPB to solicit 1033 comments in coming months
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau expects to seek comments on its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data in the coming months, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
June 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Instant Payments and Digital Transformation Go Hand in Hand
At ICBA Bancard, we continue to arm bankers with information and resources to support their instant payments and digital transformation (icba.org/digital-transformation) journeys.
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Instant Payments
Entering the Era of Instant Payments
On March 15 during the final general session at ICBA LIVE, the Federal Reserve announced that it will launch its much-anticipated FedNow Service in July. With instant payments already a central topic of discussion, this news added to the buzz.
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Instant Payments
Answering the most common FedNow-related questions
For nearly two years, ICBA Bancard has been working with banks to help them prepare for instant payments and the imminent launch of FedNow. We’ve facilitated countless webinars, spoken at conferences, and discussed the topic when meeting with bankers in person.
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Instant Payments
Credit-Push Fraud: Recognizing the Signs
If you feel like it’s hard to stay on top of payments fraud trends these days, you would not be alone. The introduction of any new payment instrument opens the opportunity for criminals to dupe the system, organizations, and consumers.
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments
Chairman's Column: Flipping the Switch - It's Time to Receive Instant Payments
For years, we’ve been waiting in the wings, anticipating the launch of an instant payments service by the Federal Reserve, so it feels surreal to say we’ve arrived.
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Instant Payments
Playing Catch-up with FedNow – The Greatest Hits of FedNow Resources and Reference Materials
With the July launch of FedNow looming, are you feeling behind in terms of learning more about the service, its impacts on your bank, and the steps needed to implement it?
June 13, 2023 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Instant Payments
Lindsay LaNore: How to Work the Room
These days, we do a lot of our networking online via forums like LinkedIn, but they’re no match for meeting in person.
June 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA, groups urge Congress to oppose credit card routing mandates
ICBA and other groups called on congressional leaders to oppose newly reintroduced legislation to impose routing mandates on credit card transactions.
June 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards Payments
ICBA seeking candidates for panel on CFPB rulemaking
ICBA is seeking community bankers interested in joining a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act panel to weigh in on a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
June 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
OCC seeking feedback on consumer trust in banking survey
The OCC released a request for information for its first-ever survey on consumer trust in banking and bank supervision.
June 12, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA seeking feedback on Nacha ACH risk management proposal
ICBA is seeking survey responses from member community bankers on the potential impact of nine Nacha proposals related to ACH risk management.
June 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Risk
Agencies propose guidance on reconsiderations of value
Federal regulators requested public comment on proposed guidance addressing reconsiderations of value, or ROVs, for residential real estate transactions.
June 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Housing Finance/GSEs
OCC seeking feedback on consumer trust in banking survey
The OCC today is slated to release a request for information for its first-ever survey on consumer trust in banking and bank supervision.
June 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Offers Tips to Help Simplify the Homebuying Process
In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging current and prospective homeowners to consult their trusted local community banker about how to make the homebuying process easier and more affordable.
June 09, 2023 |
Press Release
Mortgage Lending
CFPB extends deadline for feedback on data brokers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau extended the comment deadline on its request for information on data brokers, such as credit reporting companies and background screening firms, and how the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies to their activities.
June 09, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Derek Williams: The Meaning of a True Leader
In an industry overwhelmed with financial performance and earnings, community banks shine by focusing on what matters: the people and communities they serve.
June 09, 2023 |
Independent Banker
CISA, FBI issue advisory on MOVEit Transfer vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and FBI published a joint cybersecurity advisory with technical information on the CL0P ransomware gang, also known as TA505.
June 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA strongly opposes bill to impose credit card routing mandates
ICBA expressed its strong opposition to newly reintroduced legislation to impose routing mandates on credit card transactions.
June 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
ICBA commends Fed’s Bowman on guidance recommendations
ICBA commended Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for her recommendations to improve newly released interagency guidance on third-party risk management.
June 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments Fintech Regulation
ICBA urging grassroots messages supporting rural lending tax relief bill
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to co-sponsor legislation to exempt from taxation the interest income on farm real estate and rural mortgage loans.
June 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Taxes & Budget Rural Development
Paid Marketing: A Boost for Your Community Bank
In a changing marketing landscape, the benefits provided by ultra-targeted online campaigns with budgets behind them are more valuable than ever.
June 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA Strongly Opposes Anti-Consumer Credit Card Bill
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s introduction of legislation to impose routing restrictions on credit card transactions.
June 07, 2023 |
Press Release
Payments
ICBA Statement on Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Risk Management
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s statement regarding interagency third-party risk management guidance.
June 07, 2023 |
Press Release
Risk
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Cultivate Lasting Success
Preparing for the future is not as much about filling a particular job description as it is about creating a conscious path for our banks and communities.
June 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
CFPB encourages collaboration to combat elder financial abuse
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau encouraged participation in Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks, which it has helped establish alongside state and local organizations.
June 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Step-by-Step Succession Planning for Community Banks
The future success of a community bank depends heavily on its leaders,
but the prospect of succession planning can feel overwhelming. Community bankers and other experts offer a guide to ensuring a seamless transition that’ll benefit the bank and its customers for years to come.
June 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA continues 1071 grassroots campaign
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a House resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule to establish data collection and reporting standards for small-business loan applicants.
June 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
House hearings this week on Treasury markets, U.S. dollar
Both chambers of Congress are in session this week. The House Financial Services Committee has two hearings scheduled.
June 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
House committee leaders issue discussion draft of crypto market structure bill
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) released a discussion draft of legislation to establish a statutory framework for digital asset regulation.
June 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Digital Assets
Smart Strategies for Community Bank Construction Lending
Community banks take on a large amount of risk when it comes to construction lending. But by doing their due diligence, applying the right strategies and connecting with their customers, banks can achieve profitability while reducing risk.
June 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
ICBA Independent Banker Recognizes Emerging Leaders in Annual 40 Under 40 List
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its fifth annual list of 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders.
June 02, 2023 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
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