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Will AI Supercharge Regtech for Community Banks?

By harnessing artificial intelligence’s power, regtech has greater potential to streamline regulatory compliance and offer cost savings for community banks that use it, say experts.
September 27, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Blog post: Community bankers find solutions, connections at ICBA LIVE

The challenges community bankers face—from compliance issues to cybersecurity and staffing concerns—require the industry to come together to amplify its voice and find solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025, according to a new ICBA blog post.
September 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Community bankers report reg burden during EGRPRA outreach meeting

Community bankers voiced discontent with excessive regulatory burdens during an ICBA-advocated outreach meeting under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.
September 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Helene can close

The OCC said national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks can close in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.
September 26, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Out of Office: Kaitlyn Dummitt

As a seasoned painter, AVP of marketing at $1.73 billion-asset Waterford Bank, N.A. in Toledo, Ohio, continues to discover new ways to enhance her artistic prowess.
September 26, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Senator Moran: Help needed for agriculture

The current farm bill is not adequate to provide relief or safety nets for U.S. farmers, nor is it reflective of the current state of the farm economy, said Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a lead sponsor of the ICBA-advocated ACRE Act (S. 2371/H.R. 3139).
September 25, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Farm Bill 

CFPB sets up webpage for standard-setting organizations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau set up a webpage for public comment applications to become a recognized standard setter under the Personal Financial Data Rights Rule.
September 25, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA: Record-tying credit union acquisition comes amid increased scrutiny

Following this year’s 16th credit union acquisition of a community bank — which ties the record for most in a single year — ICBA continued its call for Congress to investigate credit union policies.
September 25, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

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