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Treasury issues consumer guidance as federal paper checks end

The Treasury Department shared options for consumers who receive federal payments by check as the government officially ceased issuing checks.
October 01, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Department of Treasury 

CDFI Fund announces first awards of 2025

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announced it has awarded 56 organizations $8.8 million in technical assistance awards under the fiscal 2025 funding round.
October 01, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

The New Era of Risk: Why GRC Is a Strategic Imperative

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September 30, 2025 | News   Compliance Payments 

Outdated Positive Pay Leaves Banks Exposed

SPONSORED | Over 90% of banks report rising fraud attacks, yet most remain dissatisfied with Positive Pay adoption—while fintechs win business customers with modern tools. Here’s how community banks can protect accounts, strengthen loyalty, and create new revenue.
September 30, 2025 | News   Compliance 

Your Handshake is Your Promise. Less Complexity is Ours.

SPONSORED | Rocket Pro is built for financial institutions that believe home loans shouldn’t feel like an obstacle course. Learn more about partnering with Rocket Pro at rocketpro.com.
September 30, 2025 | News   Lending 

ICBA FDIC should raise reporting requirement threshold

ICBA called on the FDIC to raise the threshold for auditor attestation and reporting requirements under its proposal to adjust and index certain regulatory thresholds.
September 30, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

Shutdown would affect SBA USDA programs

Several programs that community banks rely on would be affected by a federal shutdown if Congress can’t agree on a short-term funding resolution before midnight tonight.
September 30, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters Government Banks 

Former NCUA official calls for transparency in credit union bank acquisitions

A new blog post spotlights the lack of information that credit union member-owners are privy to when their credit union decides to acquire a bank.
September 29, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

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