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Managing Liquidity in an Uncertain Rate Environment

SPONSORED | With elevated customer demand for safe cash investments, increased competition for deposits, and potential rate cuts on the horizon, banks are strategizing carefully to maintain competitiveness while minimizing risk exposure when it comes to savings rates.
August 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

IRS reports problems with crypto tax enforcement

Digital asset seizure values have grown exponentially, topping $7 billion in 2022, but compliance enforcement with virtual currency is difficult, according to a new Treasury Department report.
July 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Ohio Community Banker Named TCM Bank Chairman

TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, announced the election of new board members Robert Barnes, president and CEO of PriorityOne in Magee, Miss.; Brad Bolton, president and CEO of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala.; and Anita Drentlaw, president and CEO of New Market in Lakeville, Minn. Jack Hartings, Chairman of People Bank Co. of Coldwater, Ohio, who previously served on the board, was elected chair of the TCM Bank Board of Directors.
July 17, 2024 | Press Release   Bank Director/Board Member 

ICBA: New FHLBank lending restrictions will reduce access to home loans

A recent Federal Home Loan Bank of New York decision to impose new reporting requirements on member banks will restrict access to home loans, ICBA said.
July 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FHLB 

ICBA continues seeking feedback on check fraud

ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to share their experiences and input on the challenge of check fraud.
July 17, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

Navigating Compliance in Cannabis Banking

With potential regulatory guidance for cannabis banking on the horizon, these community banks are positioning themselves strongly and safely within this growing industry.
July 17, 2024 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

FinCEN official: Beneficial ownership reporting only takes 20 minutes to complete

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby said most companies should be able to file beneficial ownership information reporting quickly and without the help of an attorney or accountant.
July 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   FinCEN 

ICBA: New Federal Home Loan Bank Lending Restrictions Will Harm Access to Home Loans

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today issued the following statement on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s recent announcement that it will restrict lending by its member banks.
July 16, 2024 | Press Release   FHLB 

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