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ICBA Names Aaron Stetter as Executive Vice President, Affiliate and Volunteer Relations

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president, affiliate and volunteer relations. Stetter will set strategic direction and work cross-functionally to align priorities, enhance communication, and increase engagement across ICBA’s volunteer leaders and state-affiliated partners.
December 08, 2023 | Press Release  

ICBA announces next ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort

ICBA announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
December 08, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector

This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of Financial Research.
December 08, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

Community Banks' Regulatory Guidance for Third-Party Relationships

Earlier this year, federal bank regulatory agencies released final guidance on third-party risk management for financial institutions. Here’s what community banks need to know.
December 08, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

OCC issues guidance on ‘buy now, pay later’ lending

The OCC issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations to address the risks associated with “buy now, pay later” lending.
December 07, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA urges President Biden to sign resolution blocking 1071 rule

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on President Joe Biden to sign a recently passed bipartisan resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
December 07, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Romero Rainey, Merski again named top lobbyists

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski were featured on The Hill’s 2023 list of the nation’s top lobbyists.
December 07, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator  Cohort Revealed

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP6), which will focus on fintech solutions around analytics, automation, and compliance.
December 07, 2023 | Press Release   Fintech Innovation 

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