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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 Capital Summit speakers confirmed
The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Could a Fintech Help Your Community Bank Keep Up With Faster Payments?
The faster payments landscape is constantly evolving—but staying on top of it can provide community banks with a competitive edge. Could working with a fintech be key to that success?
March 27, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and tokenized foreign-exchange and asset networks.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Speakers set for ICBA Capital Summit
ICBA announced the speakers for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Out of Office: Beth Whitehead
The executive vice president and chief administrative officer of $9.2 billion-asset American Savings Bank (ASB) in Honolulu has more than 100 pairs of Converse shoes, also known as Chucks.
March 26, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Lawmakers request study on Fed debit card rule
Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) asked the Government Accountability Office to study the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve
ICBA requests federal records on CBDC authority
ICBA filed a Freedom of Information Act request for federal records related to whether legislative changes are required to issue a U.S. central bank digital currency.
March 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
A Shadow Day for Students at State Nebraska Bank & Trust
State Nebraska Bank & Trust in Wayne, Neb., recently showed local high school students the ins and outs of community banking. The $240 million-asset community bank hosted four students from Wayne High School for the school’s Junior Job Shadow Day.
March 25, 2024 |
Independent Banker
CRA Public File Requirements
The April 1 Community Reinvestment Act public file deadline is approaching. Below is a refresher on CRA public file requirements.
March 22, 2024 |
News
FDIC proposes updated guidance on bank mergers
The FDIC proposed revisions to its statement of policy, or SOP, on bank merger transactions incorporating ICBA-advocated provisions.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Agencies extend certain CRA rule application dates
Federal regulators issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in their Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance CRA
Crypto hacks fuel North Korean income: report
Cryptocurrency hacks account for half of North Korea’s foreign income since 2017, according to a pending U.N. Security Council report.
March 22, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Member Benefits: ICBA PAC
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March 22, 2024 |
Independent Banker
OCC to host Project REACh financial inclusion summit
The OCC opened registration for its Project REACh Financial Inclusion Summit, scheduled for May 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Blog: ICBA and community banks fight check fraud
ICBA and community banks are leading the way in fighting check fraud, according to a new blog post on Main Street Matters.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small businesses again most satisfied with community banks: Fed
Small-business borrowers approved for at least some of the financing they sought last year were again more satisfied with their experiences at community banks than at larger and online lenders, according to the Federal Reserve.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small Business Lending
ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
How to Curate Your Community Bank's Social Strategy
Between Facebook, Instagram, X and other social media platforms, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to successfully follow every social trend when it comes to your marketing. But should that even be your bank’s goal?
March 21, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA backs bill to bar SBA 7(a) direct lending
ICBA expressed strong support for legislation that would prohibit the Small Business Administration from making direct loans under the 7(a) program.
March 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small Business Administration
Agencies issue fact sheet on ‘Volt Typhoon’ risks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released a fact sheet on risks posed by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors known as “Volt Typhoon.”
March 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA continues farm bill grassroots
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
March 20, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Nacha finalizes rules to combat credit-push fraud
To reduce the incidence of frauds that use credit-push payments, Nacha announced ICBA-supported rules for all participants to promote monitoring and recovering fraudulent funds in the ACH payments they receive.
March 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fraud
ICBA offers custom National Ag Day resources
With National Ag Day slated for today and National Agriculture Week running through Saturday, ICBA offers a custom news release, blog post, and social media post on its Marketing and Communications Toolkit.
March 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Marketing
ICBA, groups dispel myths about debit card interchange proposal
ICBA and other groups released a document correcting myths surrounding the Federal Reserve’s proposed changes to Regulation II on debit card interchange.
March 19, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Debit Cards
Test Driving Community Bank Mobile Banking Apps
With so many mobile banking apps available, a growing number of people are looking to try them out before they sign up. Can community banks give them a “test drive” function to attract more customers?
March 19, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Indiana Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Lucas White, president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2024-25. His term began March 17 at the conclusion of the ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando.
March 18, 2024 |
Press Release
Jim Reber: Shop Talk 2024
Another conversation with our consummate community banker, Charlie Brown.
March 18, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Announces 2024-25 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2024-25 Executive Committee during the 2024 ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando, Fla.
March 15, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA Celebrates Milestone Anniversaries for Key Providers Supporting Community Banking
ICBA today is pleased to recognize milestone anniversaries for two of its established Preferred Service Providers (PSPs), which offer best-in-class services and solutions that help community banks compete and succeed.
March 15, 2024 |
Press Release
How Santa Cruz County Bank's Technology Transforms the Customer Experience
Santa Cruz County Bank has maintained its top rank among local banks by balancing
high tech and high touch and elevating the customer above all.
March 15, 2024 |
Independent Banker
ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase Brings the Future of Fintech to the Forefront
ICBA today hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA’s national convention, ICBA LIVE. The event highlighted fintech solutions with a focus on small business, data analytics, and compliance, underscoring the crucial role of technology in advancing community bank innovation.
March 14, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA, Jack Henry Expand Preferred Service Provider Program with Digital Banking, Payments, Operations and Information Security Tools
The Independent community Bankers of America announced an expanded agreement with Preferred Service Provider Jack Henry that offers modern-day conveniences for retail and banking customers.
March 14, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA launches new tool to foster employee engagement and retention
ICBA Education launched a new resource to support the career growth of community bank staff.
March 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA LIVE starts today in Orlando
ICBA today is kicking off its ICBA LIVE 2024 national convention in Orlando, Fla.
March 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies announce appraisal relief for Hawaii
To help facilitate recovery efforts from last year’s wildfires in Hawaii, federal banking regulators temporarily paused certain appraisal requirements for real estate-related transactions in Maui County.
March 14, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
ICBA LIVE Begins Today with the Theme 'Here for Good,' Spotlighting Community Banks' Enduring Impact
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the country will gather for the 2024 Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE, at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
March 14, 2024 |
Press Release
Lindsay LaNore: Purposeful Abandonment and the Art of Letting Go
Senator plugs ICBA-backed ‘trigger leads’ bill during hearing
Senate Banking Committee members discussed ICBA-advocated legislation to protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants during a hearing on housing policy.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
ICBA points to polling on credit unions following latest acquisition
Following the latest credit union acquisition of a community bank, ICBA pointed to its recently released polling data showing Americans support reforms to policies that arbitrarily favor credit unions.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Hsu: Agencies considering operational resilience rules for large banks
Federal banking regulators are considering baseline operational resilience requirements for large banks with critical operations, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said.
March 13, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators
Update: Check Re-Presentment Guidance
Check re-presentment fees have resulted in violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act for some banks. Will updated guidance from the federal regulators make things clearer?
March 13, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Hill says FDIC should distinguish blockchain from crypto
FDIC Chair Travis Hill said his agency should update its guidelines on digital assets to open the door to bank use of blockchain technology.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Grassroots alert: ICBA continues farm bill push
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
ICBA, groups urge support for ‘trigger leads’ bill ahead of hearing
ICBA and other groups expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants ahead of a Senate hearing set for today.
March 12, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
Crossbridge Community Bank's Golden Opportunity for Seniors
Through its Golden Community Club program, Crossbridge Community Bank goes the extra mile for its senior customers and offers an array of social and educational resources.
March 12, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Grassroots urgent: ICBA continues farm bill push
ICBA continues urging community bankers to take a couple of minutes to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Farm Bill
Hearing this week on CFPB overreach
Hearing this week on CFPB overreach
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
March 11, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Derek Williams: Continuing the Community Bank Legacy
ICBA has been triumphant in advancing our mission because so many noble people throughout history have given their time, supporting the dedicated staff who carry that same commitment to community banking.
March 11, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA Past Chairman Leland Stenehjem Jr. dies
ICBA Past Chairman Leland Manford Stenehjem Jr. died at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., on Feb. 28 at the age of 78.
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Biden proposes raising corporate tax rates
President Joe Biden proposed raising corporate tax rates from lower rates enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA again rejects Biden ‘junk fee’ remarks
ICBA rejected President Joe Biden’s latest mischaracterization of overdraft services and credit card fees for late payments as “junk fees.”
March 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Traditional Advertising's Place in Community Bank Marketing
Marketing success is often measured against website traffic, comments and likes these days, but there’s still a place for traditional ads. Crafting effective campaigns comes down to smart strategies and bigger budgets.
March 08, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
SEC finalizes ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures with some ICBA-advocated relief for publicly held community banks, though ICBA said it remains concerned with the rule.
March 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA quarterly advocacy briefing today
ICBA today is hosting its first-quarter update on regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway.
March 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Powell: Regulators will change Basel III Endgame rule
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress that regulators will likely make substantial updates to their proposed Basel III Endgame capital standards.
March 07, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Statement on White House Comments on Overdraft, Credit Card Services
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released the following statement on today’s White House comments on overdraft and credit card services ahead of tonight’s State of the Union address.
March 07, 2024 |
Press Release
Overdraft Services
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