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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 leading push on ILC, overdraft, credit union bills
With several key community banking policy issues coming up for a vote in the coming days, ICBA is urging community bankers to speak out while it engages lawmakers in Washington.
June 09, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions Lending
ICBA, State Associations Urge COMPETES Act Conference to Retain House-Passed SAFE Banking Act
The Independent Community Bankers of America and a coalition of 44 state community banking associations today called on Congress to include in the America COMPETES Act conference report legislation establishing a cannabis banking safe harbor.
June 08, 2022 |
Press Release
Cannabis banking
ICBA Names Community Banker and Former Regulator Anne Balcer as New Head of Government Relations
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that Anne Balcer, executive vice president, general counsel and internal auditor for Forbright Bank, formerly Congressional Bank, in Chevy Chase, Md., will succeed ICBA Senior Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Karen Thomas following her retirement in July.
June 06, 2022 |
Press Release
ICBA: FDIC framework could pose unintended consequences for community businesses
ICBA wrote to the FDIC to share its concerns with the agency’s proposed climate risk management framework for large banks, which could limit and discourage financial institutions from doing otherwise lawful business with climate-disfavored industries.
June 06, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
Grassroots push on credit union bill continues
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to oppose legislation that would expand credit unions’ fields of membership and commercial lending powers.
June 06, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Blog: Expanding interchange price control puts fraud protections at risk
Misguided efforts by “big box” merchants seeking to extend debit card interchange price controls to the credit card market jeopardize investments in protections and security that defend cardholders from criminal activity and undermine trust in the banking system, writes ICBA’s Deborah Matthews Phillips in a new blog post.
June 06, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Interchange
ICBA Offers Tips to Help Simplify the Home Buying Process
In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, the Independent Community Bankers of America and the nation’s community banks encourage consumers to consult their local community bank to learn about available programs that make financing a mortgage or refinancing an existing home easier and more affordable.
June 03, 2022 |
Press Release
ICBA and 44 State Banking Associations Express Concern Over Proposal That May Choke Off Credit to Legal Businesses
ICBA and 44 state banking associations, strongly urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) not to allow its proposed statement of principles on climate-risk management for large banks to limit and discourage financial institutions from doing otherwise lawful business with climate-disfavored industries.
June 03, 2022 |
Press Release
Climate
ICBA, state groups express concerns over climate risk management framework
ICBA and 44 state banking groups wrote to the FDIC to express concerns that the agency’s proposed climate risk management framework for large banks could “choke off” lawful but climate-disfavored industries from the banking system.
June 03, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
FDIC climate comment letters due today
Today is the deadline for community bankers to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
June 03, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
The Digital Transformation Journey Begins with the “People Factor”—with Kathy Strasser, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of IncredibleBank
ICBA, Independent Banker Honor Community Bank 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 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders.
June 01, 2022 |
Press Release
40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders in 2022
Our fourth annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders competition highlights the achievements of young community bankers across the nation. From innovators and digital bankers to mentors and educational advocates, these bankers are making a profound impact on their communities. Our 2022 winners are leading the charge on the future of community banking.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
How gamification can be a boon for community banks
Community banks are getting into the gamification business—and it’s been better for business. Introducing gaming elements into apps and company training tools can result in cost savings, increased customer loyalty, financial literacy and employee retention. Here’s how some community banks are winning with their gamified approach.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments
How community banks can address cybercrime
Fraud and cyber attacks are on the rise, and at great expense to the industry. Community banks have a choice about addressing the problem: Remain vulnerable or be vigilant. Here are some ideas for strengthening fraud defenses.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
Brad M. Bolton: Community continuation
Community continuation is not about checking a regulatory box; it means putting a name to the people who will be the future of our banks.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Jim Reber: What we hoped for?
Community bankers wished for higher rates in 2022. And now…
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Customer Understanding Deepens Relationships
SPONSORED | Investing in your tech stack has never been more important. Hear from Horicon Bank how they have positioned themselves to grow using the Total Expert platform.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
The effect of nonbanks in the mortgage space
Nonbank institutions continue to be serious contenders in the home lending space. We look at how community banks can counter nonbanks’ offerings through streamlined technology, customer service and other strategies.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Rebeca Romero Rainey: The power of discussion
Healthy debate helps us achieve an outcome where we’re all pushed to think beyond what might be readily in front of us.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: Managing remote employees
As life settles into a new rhythm, you may find that some team members continue working remotely permanently, or that they shift to a hybrid model in which they can work remotely at least some of the time. What are some best practices for managing this new distributed workforce?
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Charles Potts: Being comfortable with discomfort
We live in unprecedented times, filled with new challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Fortunately, community banks have greater access than ever before to advanced solutions and technologies to meet those needs.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Aaron Stetter: Start planning for August recess
With the congressional summer break right around the corner, now is the time to connect with legislators in their home districts and advocate for the issues important to community banks. Here’s how to arrange a face-to-face meeting with lawmakers, as well as talk about the legislative priorities they can take back to Capitol Hill.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Unexpected allies
Meeting serendipitously at a ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase, Fintel Connect and Finzly prove that the best relationships allow both partners to complement each other’s strengths.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Tyrone Beatty
After becoming a fan of The Great British Baking Show, Tyrone Beatty, assistant branch manager at $2.3 million-asset 1st Security Bank of Washington in Mountlake Terrace, Wash., added baking to his long list of interests.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Are Bankers and Customers on the Same Page?
SPONSORED | Vericast surveyed financial services marketers and consumers about their banking goals, priorities, expectations and experiences. Industry experts analyzed the data and identified five trends and challenges facing financial institutions seeking to improve loyalty, increase acquisition and grow relationships in 2022.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Threat Hunting for Banks: What are the Benefits?
SPONSORED | As any threat hunter will tell you, threat intelligence is an essential component of every bank’s cybersecurity strategy. Community banks are targets for cybercriminals, which is why being proactive is critical. Explore the top three benefits of threat hunting for banks.
June 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments
USDA B&I loan program funding running out
The USDA told Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program stakeholders that it has discontinued allocating funds on an as-requested basis because the program is running low on authorized funding.
May 31, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
FDIC climate comment letters due this week
Community bankers have until this Friday, June 3, to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
May 31, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
SEC, CFTC leaders propose joint crypto roundtables
Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials called on their agencies to hold joint roundtables to consider regulations governing digital assets.
May 31, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets Technology
Lawmakers echo ICBA’s CBDC concerns during hearing
Members of Congress from both parties raised concerns about the impact of a U.S. central bank digital currency on community banks after ICBA told lawmakers it opposes the digital dollar.
May 27, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
One week left for FDIC climate comment letters
Community bankers have one week left to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
May 27, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
ICBA requests records on CFPB’s 1071 rulemaking
ICBA and other groups filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking Consumer Financial Protection Bureau records on its implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
May 27, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Statement on Confirmation of Sandra Thompson for FHFA Director
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Sandra Thompson for Federal Housing Finance Agency director.
May 25, 2022 |
Press Release
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Joey Arnone Named ICBA Director of Product Strategy
ICBA today announced the hire of Joey Arnone as director of product strategy for vendor relations. In this new role he will analyze key bank performance indicators to identify relevant products and services that address the evolving financial services needs of community bank customers.
May 24, 2022 |
Press Release
Vendor Management
FDIC climate comment letters due next week
Next week is the deadline for community bankers to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
May 24, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
House hearing this week on central bank digital currency
After ICBA last week expressed opposition to the establishment of a U.S. central bank digital currency, a House hearing this week will focus on CBDC benefits and risks.
May 24, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets Technology
ICBA urges agency consistency, innovation to promote banking access
ICBA encouraged federal banking regulators to take several steps to increase services to unbanked and underbanked households.
May 24, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Commerce & Banking
ICBA’s FDIC climate principles comment campaign continues
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions.
May 23, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
Former NCUA official continues targeting credit union acquisitions
A former National Credit Union Administration official continued an ongoing series of blog posts raising concerns over credit union acquisitions.
May 23, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
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