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Private-sector companies join tokenization project

More than 40 private-sector companies will join a group of central banks in Project Agorá, which will explore how tokenization and a wholesale central bank digital currency could enhance cross-border payments.
September 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

As FDIC Includes Credit Unions in Merger Statement Following ICBA Advocacy, Most Americans Support Investigation of Credit Union Bank Acquisitions

Thanks to Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) advocacy, the FDIC today approved a new statement of policy on bank mergers that for the first time explicitly states that additional scrutiny may be needed for deals involving tax-exempt credit unions.
September 17, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

ICBA testifying this week on supporting rural businesses

ICBA Rural America and Agriculture Committee Chairman Gus Barker is scheduled to testify before Congress this week on streamlining and coordinating support for rural small businesses.
September 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

FinCEN to small businesses: Don’t wait to file beneficial owner reports

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network called on small businesses to begin filing initial beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act.
September 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Endeavor Bank Turns Business Banking into a Conversation

Endeavor Bank’s consultative banking model boosts business banking with tailored meetings, onboarding roadmaps and community connections.
September 17, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Tips For Sending Transactions Over The FedNow® Service

SPONSORED | By enabling customers to send instant payments via the FedNow® Service versus only receive, banks can gain a faster, stronger ROI. Find out how and get tips on ways you can take a measured approach to offering this capability.
September 17, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

ICBA releases EGRPRA guide for community banker outreach

ICBA issued a guide to help community bankers participate in the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review process launched by banking regulators this year.
September 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   EGRPRA s.2155 

FDIC board meeting tomorrow on custodial deposits, mergers

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York releases its Empire State manufacturing survey for September at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time).
September 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

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