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7 Steps to a Successful Regulatory Audit

Preparation is key to passing a regulatory exam with flying colors. These tips for the stages before, during and after an audit will ensure your bank and management impress regulators.
August 21, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

FDIC podcast: Community banks performed well in 2023

Community banks saw weakened liquidity at the end of 2023 but had favorable asset quality and loan numbers, according to the latest FDIC podcast.
August 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA: Policymakers must examine credit unions’ tax status

Urgent congressional action is needed to preserve community banks and the communities that depend on them, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.
August 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Fed’s Waller: Non-banks and stablecoins pose risks

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller voiced concern about the risks from emerging payment technologies, especially non-banks and stablecoins.
August 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Charles Potts: 4 Natural Advantages of Solution Provider Partnerships

How do your partners contribute to your bank's overall success?
August 20, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Credit Unions Exploit Federal Tax Exemption to Acquire Tax-Paying Community Banks; Congress Must Act

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after another community bank acquisition by a tax-exempt credit union.
August 19, 2024 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

CFPB updates small business lending instructions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its 2025 Small Business Lending Filing Instructions Guide.
August 19, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

IRS forms coalition to combat growing scams

The Internal Revenue Service announced it has formed a coalition with state tax agencies and the tax industry to combat the growth of scams and schemes threatening taxpayers and tax systems.
August 19, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

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