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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 to Agencies: Ensure Latest Regulatory Review Has Meaningful Impact on Community Bank Regulation
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on federal regulators to take meaningful action to address excessive regulatory burdens on community banks under the agencies’ latest review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act, or EGRPRA.
May 06, 2024 |
Press Release
Agencies/Regulators
Agencies issue community bank guide on third-party relationships
The federal banking regulators released a guide for community banks on managing risk in third-party relationships.
May 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Fed proposes expanding large-value payments service operations
The Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposal to expand the operating days of the Federal Reserve Banks' two large-value payments services.
May 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fed’s Bowman expects ongoing inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she expects inflation to remain elevated for “some time.”
May 06, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Paycheck Protection Program's Impact Four Years On
Community banks went above and beyond to help customers and noncustomers alike during the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) four years ago, and they continue to reap the benefits of that service. From new technology to new customers, learn how these community banks are riding the tailwinds of the PPP and nurturing the relationships that came from it.
May 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
FDIC, OCC detail merger proposals at House hearing
Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.
May 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FCC
FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.
May 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
Practical Tips for Community Bank Innovation
Innovation doesn’t just happen. It takes forethought, planning and follow-through. We spoke to community banks that have translated fresh ideas into a return on investment and asked them for their tips on building innovation into their normal operations.
May 03, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
FHLBank officials pledge to work with ICBA against harmful changes to system
Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Secondary Mortgage Market Secondary Mortgage Market
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey and Anne Balcer Named as Washingtonian’s Most Influential People
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy Anne Balcer were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential people feature.
May 02, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for congressional response
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.
May 02, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Kari Mitchum: New NACHA Rules Strengthen Security of ACH System
Credit-push fraud in the ACH system has spurred the introduction of new rules from Nacha. With ICBA’s support, these new rules have changed how receiving institutions can address such fraud.
May 02, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Latest Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Policy Response
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 01, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA's Best-Performing Banks of 2024
These community banks hit their stride in 2024, and they intend to keep the momentum going with hard work, flexibility and the expertise they've built over their years of service.
May 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHFA releases fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA Shares Stifel Statement on Importance of Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement.
"While a recent unfortunate headline took comments out of context, we have considered the subsequent feedback and circumstances.
April 29, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA urges grassroots action
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports cutting community bank assessments amid DIF growth
After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to decrease deposit insurance assessments for community banks.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA lays out legislative priorities ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of next week’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
RESPA and HMDA Violations: What to Know
In the second half of 2023, the CFPB penalized Freedom Mortgage for violating both RESPA and HMDA. Here’s what community banks need to know about complying with these acts.
April 26, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
With Deposit Insurance Fund Growth Ahead of Schedule, ICBA Supports Cutting Community Bank Assessments
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on community bank deposit insurance assessments.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA Releases 2024 Community Banking Policy Resolutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for April 28-May 1.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
Colorado groups oppose bill enabling credit union acquisitions
A new op-ed from Colorado community banking representatives raises concerns over acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FTC finalizes rule barring noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission issued an ICBA-opposed final rule prohibiting companies from enforcing noncompete agreements.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
As Community Bankers Gather in Washington, New Polling Shows Public Support for Policy Priorities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA pushing grassroots ahead of next week’s Capital Summit
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
6 Ways to Deepen Small-Business Relationships
When it comes to small businesses, a personal touch is needed to develop the relationship between bank and business. Here are six concrete tips on how to improve relationships with current customers and attract potential ones.
April 25, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Labor Department finalizes ICBA-opposed overtime rule
The Labor Department issued a final rule to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Labor
FDIC board meeting on Change in Bank Control Act
The FDIC board of directors is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning to discuss proposals related to the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Deadline today: Capital Summit online registration
Today is the online registration deadline for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
April 24, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Out of Office: Ashley Burt
The CEO and president of $230 million-asset Gunnison Bank and Trust Company in Gunnison, Colo., likes to live life in the fast lane as a race car driver.
April 24, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA, IBAT meet with CFPB on 1033 concerns
ICBA and Independent Bankers Association of Texas community bankers and staff met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials to express concerns with the bureau’s pending 1033 rule on sharing consumer financial data.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FinCEN urges institutions to remain vigilant to environmental crimes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to environmental crimes.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA PAC schedules 19th Annual Golf Classic
ICBA PAC is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Classic on June 17 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
April 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Alliance Bank Elevates Community Wellness
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA: grassroots advocacy needed ahead of Capital Summit
As hundreds of community bankers prepare to attend ICBA Capital Summit, which kicks off on Sunday, May 28, ICBA is urging community banks to show support by sending this letter to their members of Congress.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN: $27B in elder financial exploitation reported by financial institutions
Financial institutions reported $27 billion in suspicious activities linked to elder financial exploitation from 2022 to 2023, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Fed's Financial Stability Report highlights key risks
Persistent inflation and tighter monetary policy are the primary risks to the U.S. financial system, according to the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Financial Stability Report.
April 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Certification Q&A: Lisa Cronk
In the first of our new Powering Potential series, we meet Lisa C. Cronk, the compliance and audit control officer at Lake Elmo Bank in Minneapolis. With more than 25 years of banking experience, Lisa has woven her way through the intricate tapestry of financial compliance. Here, she reflects on her professional journey, the key aspects of her job and how she has used ICBA Education services and certifications to progress.
April 22, 2024 |
Independent Banker
FHFA seeks comment on proposed GSE offerings
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
ICBA meets with Fed Governor Bowman on Reg II debit card rule
ICBA’s Anne Balcer met yesterday with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on the agency’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees. Fed Governor Bowman, who has spoken out against the proposal, said the agency’s cap on debit card interchange puts smaller issuers at a disadvantage.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA whitepaper explores trends in fair lending and redlining practices
A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.
April 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
7 Strategies for Raising Bank Deposits
Community banks must maintain a competitive edge to stay on top of their deposits.
April 19, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
House Financial Services Committee passes resolutions nullifying climate disclosure and credit card late fee rules
The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22 vote along party lines.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
New Fraud and Compliance subgroups on ICBA Community
ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Today: ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase
ICBA is hosting a webinar featuring demonstrations of the latest solutions from several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni.
April 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Charles Potts: How Core Providers Are Becoming Core to Innovation
Let's reflect on the dynamic between community banks and their fintech and core partners.
April 18, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA expresses support for resolution markup
ICBA wrote to House leadership expressing support for the markup of two Congressional Review Act resolutions: H.J. Res. 122 and H.J. Res. 127.
April 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
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