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ICBA Statement on Today’s CFPB Advisory Opinion

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
October 11, 2023 | Press Release   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Fed’s Bowman: Advocacy on CDFI proposal making a difference

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman recognized community banker concerns with proposed changes to the community development financial institution certification application.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA supports bill to establish USDA Express loan program

ICBA expressed support for a recently introduced House bill based on an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   USA Farm Loan Programs 

Agencies issue additional guidance on open-source security

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a fact sheet on improving security of open-source software in operational technology and industrial control systems.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity 

Credit unions now labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey

Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new LinkedIn post.
October 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Oxford Bank Presents Cybersecurity Lessons from the FBI

Oxford Bank connected its community with the FBI during an educational, interactive session about the importance of cybersecurity and awareness.
October 11, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Nacha expanding spot checks of ACH Contact Registry info

Nacha encouraged financial institutions to ensure their information in the ACH Contact Registry is correct and up to date.
October 10, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   ACH 

Credit union data reporting exemption covered in Politico

A new Politico column draws attention to the lack of regulatory transparency at tax-exempt credit unions, particularly their exemption from federal reporting requirements on overdraft fees.
October 10, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

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