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ICBA applauds farm aid package, farm bill extension

ICBA applauded the initial inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid package in the year-end continuing resolution before Congress.
December 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Farm Bill 

ICBA-advocated trigger leads bill passes Senate

ICBA-advocated legislation that would protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
December 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

Romero Rainey: Credit unions should pay taxes—period

Credit unions should pay taxes, as The Wall Street Journal rightly pointed out in a recent editorial, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said in a LinkedIn post.
December 18, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

ICBA urges Congress to pass emergency farm aid

ICBA called on Congress to pass a farm bill extension and a farm aid package in addition to assisting citizens recovering from weather-related disasters.
December 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA Applauds CR Farm Aid Package, Farm Bill Extension

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement applauding the initial inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid package in the year-end continuing resolution.
December 17, 2024 | Press Release   Congressional Matters Agriculture Farm Bill 

OCC: Commercial credit risk stabilizing

The OCC reported that the federal banking system remains sound but said it expects banks to remain diligent and adhere to prudent risk management practices across all risk areas.
December 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

ICBA: New ACH proposals are burdensome, risky

ICBA said it opposes the addition of a fourth daily same-day Automated Clearing House processing window because it would be burdensome for community banks by adding late-day operational stress, accounting challenges, and settlement risk.
December 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   ACH 

ICBA to Congress: Pass Farm Bill Extension and Farm Aid Before Adjournment

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement urging Congress to pass a farm bill extension and a farm aid package in addition to assisting citizens recovering from weather-related disasters.
December 16, 2024 | Press Release   Agriculture Farm Bill 

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