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.
Grassroots continues against reconciliation tax hikes
Legislative language released this week contains ICBA-opposed tax increases that community bankers can speak out against.
September 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
Treasury push on IRS reporting shows urgency of ICBA campaign
The Treasury Department and IRS continued pressing Congress to include an ICBA-opposed IRS reporting proposal in the pending budget package—demonstrating the continued need for community bankers to enlist consumers in opposing the plan.
September 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
CISA - Cyber Summit set for October
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced its upcoming Fourth Annual National Cybersecurity Summit. The series of webinars every Wednesday in October will provide a forum for discussions of cybersecurity and collective action.
September 15, 2021 |
News
Risk Cybersecurity Sector Calls Sector Calls
ICBA urges National Flood Insurance Program extension
ICBA and other groups called on congressional leaders to extend the National Flood Insurance Program before it expires on Sept. 30.
September 15, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Statement on Fannie, Freddie Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements.
September 15, 2021 |
Press Release
Federal Housing Finance Agency Housing Finance/GSEs
Cybersecurity Safety
What exactly is cybersecurity? Cybersecurity, also known as information technology security, is the practice of protecting electronic systems, data, applications, and networks from the interference of the services they provide.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Migrating to 8-Digit BINs
As the timeline for 8-digit bank identification number (BIN) migration approaches, it is important to stay up to date on developments and next steps in preparation for the new industry standard.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Payments Trends for 2022 Planning and Beyond
We are in the midst of a transformative time in payments; COVID-19 has fueled an accelerated shift to digital channels, and meanwhile, new payment rails (instant) are being deployed and starting to gain adoption for the first time in decades.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Embracing the new normal
Whenever I hear the phrase, “the new normal” I’m reminded of the seismic shift in interactions with customers over the course of the pandemic. This is even more apparent when considering this new era in payments.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
A Look Ahead: Payments in 2022
It may be hard to believe but we’re rapidly approaching the end of 2021. Given some of the significant trends and developments this year, 2022 is likely to be a pivotal year for payments as well.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
Making customer interactions personal for a digitized world
As in-branch visits decrease and the number of digital transactions increase, it will be more important than ever to ensure customer interactions are personalized and user friendly.
September 14, 2021 |
Payments Quarterly
IRS proposal draws strong consumer opposition: op-ed
A proposal to require banks to report customer account information to the IRS is eliciting strong consumer opposition, ICBA Secretary Tim Aiken wrote in a new op-ed.
September 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
OSHA developing standards for employer vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to release new standards following President Joe Biden’s executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private employers with 100 or more employees.
September 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
ICBA Encourages Consumers to Support Local Businesses During National Small Business Week
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is lending its voice to the thousands of organizations nationwide encouraging Americans to support locally owned businesses during National Small Business Week (Sept. 13-17).
September 13, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
CFPB issues HMDA filing guide
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released the Filing Instructions Guide for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
September 13, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
New op-ed continues push against IRS reporting plan
While Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has raised concerns about the price tag of budget-reconciliation legislation, Americans are speaking out against its pending IRS reporting provision, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new op-ed.
September 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA pushing grassroots on reconciliation tax hikes
While ICBA’s IRS campaign continues, it is also calling on community bankers to speak out against a comprehensive package of tax increases on community banks and their customers.
September 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA issues summary on CFPB 1071 proposal
ICBA published a summary of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule to implement Dodd-Frank Section 1071 data collection and reporting requirements for small-business lending.
September 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Community bank net income rises 28.7%
Community banks reported net income growth of 28.7% in the second quarter from the same period last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile.
September 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA urges House panel to reject IRS monitoring plan
Ahead of a House Ways and Means Committee markup starting today, ICBA reiterated its opposition to any proposal that would require banks to report customer account information to the IRS.
September 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget Privacy
ICBA issues position paper on climate change regulation
ICBA released a new position paper on the potential impact of new climate change regulations on community banks.
September 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Risk
OCC proposes rescinding CRA rule
The OCC issued proposed rules to rescind its May 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and replace it with interagency rules adopted in 1995.
September 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
“Baby Stepping” Got Coastal Community Bank to BaaS - A Conversation with Eric Sprink, CEO
Agencies extend comment period on third-party guidance
Federal regulators announced they will extend the comment period on proposed guidance designed to help banks manage risks associated with third-party relationships.
September 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB confirms debt collection rules effective Nov. 30
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a Federal Register notice affirming that two debt collection final rules will take effect as planned on Nov. 30.
September 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA: Two-Thirds of Voters Oppose IRS Reporting Plan
Two-thirds of voters (67%) oppose a proposal that would allow the IRS to collect bank account deposit and withdrawal information from American consumers, the Independent Community Bankers of America announced.
September 07, 2021 |
Press Release
Taxes & Budget
ICBA names National Community Bank Service Award recipients
ICBA announced winners of its 2021 National Community Bank Service Awards, which celebrate the outstanding service and creative volunteer efforts of the nation’s community banks.
September 03, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Talking Points on IRS Reporting Proposal
ICBA has strongly objected to a Biden administration proposal that would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank accounts to the IRS.
September 03, 2021 |
News
Taxes & Budget
IRS favors ICBA-opposed monitoring plan: report
The head of the IRS is advocating to Congress an ICBA-opposed proposal that would require banks to report their customers’ account information to the agency—underscoring the importance of ICBA’s consumer-facing campaign opposing the plan.
September 03, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA Honors National Community Bank Service Award Recipients
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced winners of its 2021 National Community Bank Service Awards, celebrating the outstanding service and creative volunteer efforts of the nation’s community banks.
September 02, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA testifies on need for simple PPP forgiveness
ICBA told Congress that the Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.
September 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
ICBA campaign against IRS monitoring striking a nerve
ICBA’s consumer-facing campaign opposing a proposal to require the IRS to monitor bank account information has struck a nerve with community bank customers.
September 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
CFPB issues 1071 proposed rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to implement Dodd-Frank Section 1071, which requires the bureau to implement data collection and reporting requirements for small-business lending.
September 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Statement on CFPB 1071 Proposed Rule
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Compliance
ICBA Offers Financial Preparedness Tips to Help Speed Recovery Following a Natural Disaster
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community bankers are offering tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Risk
ICBA to Congress: PPP Forgiveness Should Be Straightforward
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today told Congress that the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Treasury studying insurance sector climate risks
The Treasury Department said the Federal Insurance Office is requesting public comment on the insurance sector and climate-related financial risks.
September 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Flood Insurance Risk
Community bank customers weigh in on IRS monitoring
Community bank customers have joined the industry in expressing opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
September 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
How BankMD’s experiment paid off
Digital-only brand BankMD has shaken up the medical lending arena since its launch in 2019 under the leadership of Moses D. Luevano. Anchored by San Antonio-based TransPecos Banks, the experiment has brought huge success to both the brand and the community bank.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Aaron Stetter: Sounding the alarm on IRS reporting overreach
ICBA is building a coalition of associations, community banks and customers to oppose a Treasury Department proposal adding burdensome reporting to the plates of all financial institutions.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Jim Reber: Balance sheet, complete
Investors have turned their sights on loan purchases.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: A legacy of good
It’s our responsibility to help make our communities better places to live, to help pull people out of poverty and address issues they’re facing.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: Lake rules for the workplace
Rules are the principles that govern conduct within an organization, and they can extend well beyond perfect attendance and dress codes.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Use your voice
[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
How to navigate payments trends
The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. How do you navigate the constant churn of innovations or disruptors? Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
7 ways community banks can boost profitability
A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Community banks grow alongside their ag customers
The community bankers serving agricultural communities know how to roll up their sleeves and help with harvest, move cattle and work alongside their customers. Their commitment to keeping rural communities alive is unmatched in the banking industry. Here are some of the community banks sustaining rural America.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lending
11 hot-button issues you should know about
While the political landscape in Washington, D.C., has changed considerably over the past year, ICBA continues to work with regulators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for the betterment of community banks and their customers.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners
ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: What it means to be a community bank
This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic
A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies issue statement on Hurricane Ida
Federal and state regulators said they will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Ida.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Risk
FEMA - Daily Calls for Broad Stakeholder Business & Industry Coordination Call Regarding Hurricane Ida
FEMA invites you to participate in daily at 3 pm Eastern addressing coordinated efforts regarding recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
August 30, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Risk Sector Calls Sector Calls
ICBA testifying on PPP forgiveness
ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher is scheduled to testify this Wednesday at a House Small Business Committee hearing on what’s next for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
ARRC issues FAQs on LIBOR transition best practices
The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released frequently asked questions on its best practices for using Secured Overnight Financing Rate term rates.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA continues IRS reporting consumer push
ICBA continues encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 30, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
ICBA urging consumer opposition to IRS reporting plan
ICBA is encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 27, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
Credit union-bank acquisitions top 100
ICBA renewed its call for policymakers to examine the credit union tax exemption as the number of credit union-bank acquisitions passed 100.
August 27, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA to HUD: Disparate-impact rule must conform to court ruling
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposal to re-implement its 2013 rule on discriminatory effects.
August 25, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Top 100, ICBA Urges Washington to Act
With the number of tax-exempt credit union purchases of taxpaying community banks passing 100, the Independent Community Bankers of America is renewing its call for policymakers to examine the loophole contributing to these tax-subsidized acquisitions.
August 25, 2021 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
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