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CFPB to Congress: ICBA mortgage disclosure proposal could benefit housing market

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promoted its recent approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures in testimony before Congress.
December 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Banking the Nonprofit Way

Helping their communities: It’s the community bank way—but it’s not always done through volunteering. These banks tell us how they support nonprofits in their areas through banking services, education and more, helping these organizations amplify their work for the groups they serve.
December 06, 2023 | Independent Banker  

White paper warns of ‘triangulation’ fraud

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently issued a white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the broader payments system.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Fraud 

Independent Banker features Best Community Banks to Work For

The December issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features the 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For recipients.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open

Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fed touts ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach to innovation

The Federal Reserve Board’s approach to overseeing banking innovation seeks to ensure activities that present fundamentally the same risks are regulated in the same way, a Fed regulator is slated to tell Congress today.
December 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

How Important Are Brick-And-Mortar Branches?

Despite the growing use of online banking and mobile apps, the branch remains an important part of community banks' retail strategy. But how are these branches changing? From making space available for community groups and providing more self-service options for customers, these banks are pushing their branches to the next level.
December 05, 2023 | Independent Banker  

House passes ICBA-advocated resolution to scrap CFPB 1071 rule

ICBA commended the House for passing an ICBA-advocated resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements.
December 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

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