ICBA Newsroom
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.
Bill to pause Fed debit card rule introduced in Senate
ICBA-advocated legislation directing the Federal Reserve to stop and study its proposed changes to Regulation II before finalizing the rule was introduced in the Senate.
June 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC board meeting today
The FDIC board of directors scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. (Eastern time) today.
June 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Charles Potts: Setting the Stage for Banking the Next Generation
In recent years, community bankers have embraced constant change to drive the future of banking.
June 20, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Securing Your Cloud Banking Network
Cloud banking is rising in popularity. And as with every new technology, community bankers must learn how to limit risk and secure the platform to protect bank customers and their data.
June 19, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance Names NY Community Banker New Chairman
ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance, an ICBA subsidiary, today announced the election of Robert Fisher, chairman and president of Tioga State Bank in Spencer, N.Y. as chairman of the USI Alliance board of directors.
June 18, 2024 |
Press Release
Bank Director/Board Member
CSBS: More transparent bank merger policy proposal needed
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors said the FDIC’s proposed bank merger policy would create more challenges than benefits for the banking industry, especially for community banks.
June 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Independent Banker publishes guide for succession planning
Only 20% of community banks feel fully prepared for the succession of their CEO and other executives to the next generation, according to a recent article in Independent Banker magazine.
June 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fed's Bowman touts cautious regulatory approach to innovations
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said regulators need to understand emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and tokenization, including how they may be used in the financial system and who has the ultimate responsibility over them.
June 18, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Jim Reber: The Fed Loosens Up
A slowdown in quantitative tightening has an element of policy easing.
June 18, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Growing the Community
Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2024 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.
June 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation. FinCEN offers resources to help stakeholders.
June 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Elder Abuse Prevention
Survey: Almost all central banks are researching CBDC
Nearly all central banks are researching whether to issue a central bank digital currency, according to a Bank for International Settlements survey.
June 17, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Chippewa Valley Bank: Fueling Growth With Innovative Bank Stock Lending
Chippewa Valley Bank has pioneered an innovative bank stock lending program, providing community banks with an expedited and cost-efficient avenue to acquire capital and interest-earning assets.
June 17, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending Growing the Community
Community Bank Briefing for Q2
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time). Register here.
June 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB director says a level playing field is needed in CRA modernization
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra provided his semi-annual report to the House Financial Services Committee. Highlights:
June 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Biden taps Goldsmith Romero to lead FDIC
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
June 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lindsay LaNore: Make Space for Creativity
Creativity is essential to a leader's success.
June 14, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA CRA Solutions offers tips to help prevent elder financial abuse
ICBA and ICBA CRA Solutions released tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.
June 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Elder Abuse Prevention
Fed holds rates steady, predicts fewer cuts in 2024
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, due to an uncertain economic outlook and inflation risks.
June 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Chopra lays out CFPB priorities before Congress
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra described the CFPB’s focus on financial data, medical debt, and credit cards during his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee.
June 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Generative AI Fraud: How to Fight It
Generative AI allows fraudsters to easily impersonate real people and makes phishing emails even harder to detect—but your community bank can still dodge these attacks by staying vigilant.
June 13, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
ICBA CRA Solutions Offers Tips to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its subsidiary, ICBA CRA Solutions, are providing tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15.
June 12, 2024 |
Press Release
Elder Abuse Prevention
CFPB proposes to ban medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Boozman releases Senate GOP farm bill framework
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) released the Senate Republican framework for the next farm bill.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
ICBA requests comment extension on Fedwire schedule change
ICBA requested a 90-day extension to the Federal Reserve Board’s request for comment on expanding Fedwire Funds Service and National Settlement Services operating hours.
June 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Furthering Education at Dream First Bank
Dream First Bank empowers agriculture, entrepreneurial and commercial business customers with educational seminars and programs designed to fuel business success.
June 12, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA study: Small-business owners satisfied with community banks, but regulations threaten lending
ICBA released findings from a study showing that while small-business owners prefer community banks, increasingly burdensome and complex regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Virtual seminar on analyzing financial statements tomorrow
ICBA is hosting a virtual seminar on financial statements starting at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Podcast: Banking Transformed
A new episode of the Banking Transformed podcast from ICBA Preferred Service Provider MeridianLink shares actionable insights to boost bank' growth, efficiency, and customer experience.
June 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lucas White: The Compelling Case for Thoughtful Leadership
As a leader, you can’t rush to judgment; you have to investigate and address the issue from a broader vantage point.
June 11, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Study: While 95% of Small-Business Owners Are Satisfied with Community Banks, Regulations Threaten Lending
As community banks and small businesses face increasingly burdensome and complex federal regulations, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released findings from a new study on how regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 10, 2024 |
Press Release
Lending Regulatory Relief Small Business Lending
Credit union bank acquisitions break record halfway through 2024
ICBA-opposed credit union acquisitions of taxpaying community banks have reached an annual record less than halfway through the year, according to a new report.
June 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FDIC, CFPB hearings this week
A look at some of the hearings taking place this week that are relevant to community bankers.
June 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Deposit Insurance
Opportunities in Infrastructure Lending for Community Banks
With $1 trillion in federal infrastructure funding rolling out across the U.S., community banks have a rare opportunity to enter or deepen their involvement in this dynamic sector.
June 10, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Change Is Hard, Good Leadership Is Critical
Change may feel insurmountable—something to be avoided, as opposed to embraced—and we need to keep that perspective in mind as we take steps toward the future of our banks.
June 07, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Community Banks Financing Lake Country
In lake regions across the U.S., vacation homes, boats and other watersports vehicles abound—all of which present an undeniable opportunity for community banks. Here are a few community banks that have tapped into this hot market.
June 06, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Readying the Bench: A Guide for Community Bank Succession Planning
Community banks can prevent costly and disruptive talent gaps by kicking their succession plans into gear sooner rather than later. How can bank leadership combat issues surrounding succession planning and create a pipeline of future leaders through education and other efforts?
June 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Another Credit Union Bank Acquisition Subsidized by Taxpayers Demands Response from Policymakers
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after this year’s 12th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
June 04, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Lance Noggle: New ICBA Resource Aims To Combat Check Fraud
Even with checks becoming less common to use, check fraud continues to rise. To address this issue, ICBA has created a guide that explains how to stop this type of fraud in its tracks.
June 04, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Compliance
Simplifying the Path to Homeownership: ICBA Offers Essential Tips for Homebuyers
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging current and prospective homeowners to connect with their trusted local community bankers.
June 03, 2024 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness Mortgage Rules
Next Generation of Community Bankers Celebrated in ICBA's 40 Under 40 Listing
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its sixth annual list of 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders.
June 03, 2024 |
Press Release
40 Under 40: 2024's Community Bank Leaders
Our sixth annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards recognize an insightful group of professionals who have continuously stepped up to lend a hand, offer a new perspective or make a difference in their communities.
June 03, 2024 |
Independent Banker
CFPB launches review of mortgage closing fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a public inquiry into what is driving an increase in mortgage closing costs.
May 31, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Latest Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Expansive Congressional Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
May 31, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Next Generation of Community Bankers Celebrated in ICBA's 40 Under 40 Listing
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its sixth annual list of 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders.
May 31, 2024 |
Press Release
Community bank net income rises in Q1
Community bank net income rose 6.1% in the first quarter but remained down 13.9% from a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
May 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
CFPB: Reg E wire transfer exemption doesn’t apply to online transactions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau argued in a court filing that online-initiated wire transfers are subject to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E, even though the law exempts transfers made by banks “by means of” a wire service.
May 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance Fraud
Payments Leader Jacob Eisen Named ICBA Payments President and CEO
ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Eisen as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
May 30, 2024 |
Press Release
SEC warns investors about crypto fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an investor alert on how fraudsters use cryptoassets to lure victims and hide their identities, which makes recovering stolen funds more difficult.
May 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Digital Assets Fraud
Treasury issues risk assessment on NFTs
The Treasury Department published its first risk assessment on non-fungible tokens.
May 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Fraud
2024’s 10th Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Demands 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 24, 2024 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
ICBA Statement on Farm Bill Passage by House Agriculture Committee
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on House Agriculture Committee passage of the farm bill, H.R. 8467, on a 33-21 bipartisan vote.
May 24, 2024 |
Press Release
Agriculture Farm Bill Rural Development
Out of Office: Ben Flowers
The CEO of $770 million-asset Mainstreet Community Bank of Florida in DeLand, Fla., learned to ride a unicycle in elementary school and still puts his skills to use nearly 50 years later.
May 24, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA Commends House Passage of Bill Barring Creation of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended members of the House of Representatives who successfully voted to pass ICBA-advocated legislation that would restrict the ability of the federal government to introduce a U.S. central bank digital currency.
May 23, 2024 |
Press Release
Digital Assets Digital Assets Government Banks
CFPB rule says BNPL lenders are credit card providers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule that says “buy now, pay later” lenders are credit card providers.
May 23, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Sanibel Captiva Toys Around
From late November until Dec. 15, 2023, $890 million-asset Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hosted a toy drive at all seven of its open branches.
May 23, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA calling for grassroots outreach on CBDC bill ahead of vote
With the House expected to vote this week on ICBA-supported legislation to restrict the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the bill.
May 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA Commends House Passage of Bill Barring Creation of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended members of the House of Representatives who successfully voted to pass ICBA-advocated legislation that would restrict the ability of the federal government to introduce a U.S. central bank digital currency.
May 22, 2024 |
Press Release
Digital Assets
ICBA Statement on Tomorrow’s House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tomorrow’s House Agriculture Committee farm bill markup.
May 22, 2024 |
Press Release
Farm Bill
ICBA issues new guide for members on check fraud
ICBA released a community banker guide to check fraud as part of its ongoing effort to address the growing problem.
May 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
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