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CFPB: Credit card data shows small issuers offer lower rates

A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report on credit card data show that smaller credit card issuers have "significantly lower" median annual percentage rates than the largest 25 credit card companies.
February 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Barr: Larger banks face increased scrutiny in the wake of SVB

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said Friday that bank supervisors are increasing scrutiny for larger banks in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure due in part to large unrealized losses.
February 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA continues grassroots push on several bills

While Congress is out for the Presidents’ Day recess, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard grassroots action center to urge lawmakers to support several pro-community bank bills.
February 20, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Grassroots/Be Heard 

Charles Potts: Convening With the Spirit of More

Innovator Thomas Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” The message resonates, but the standout word for me is “more.” It signals the desire to not just explore a version of what has already been attempted, but also to take it to the next level.
February 20, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Sharing the Load With Participation Loans

When a bank wants to provide a loan above its lending limits, it’s time to turn to participation loans. But what are the benefits and risks involved for community banks?
February 19, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

ICBA Celebrates Success of Regulator and Core Days in Advancing Community Banking Innovation

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recently celebrated the successful conclusion of two important events during its current ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort (AP6), Regulator Day and Core Day.
February 16, 2024 | Press Release   Payments 

Waller discounts crypto, Chinese threats to dollar dominance

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he does not expect the U.S. dollar to lose its status as the world's reserve currency due to challenges from cryptocurrencies and the Chinese renminbi.
February 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Fed’s Bowman: Policymakers have key role in payments improvements

The pursuit of improvements in the payments system to expand access to the financial system must avoid the temptation to exclusively rely on new technology, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
February 16, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

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