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FHFA responds to ICBA concerns with new credit score models

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it is considering adjustments to its plan for transitioning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to new credit score models following outreach from ICBA and other groups.
August 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

ICBA releases updated guide for August recess meetings

ICBA released an updated version of its “Meetings on Main Street” guide to help community bankers host members of Congress during the August congressional recess.
August 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

Fed updates policy on supervising stablecoins, novel activities

The Federal Reserve Board released additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees, including stablecoin activity.
August 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets 

OCC issues guidance on legal lending limit

The OCC issued guidance on the applicability of the legal lending limit to purchased loans.
August 09, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Derek Williams: Part of the Family

A bank that demonstrates it truly understands and cares about individual needs will create a meaningful relationship with that employee and strengthen retention in the process.
August 09, 2023 | Independent Banker  

9 Ways for Community Banks to Cut Expenses

As the start of the fiscal year approaches, it’s a great opportunity for community banks to revisit vendor contracts, technology and more to limit expenses. We asked experts for their top tips on cutting costs and increasing revenue.
August 08, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

ICBA requests 1071 relief in court filings, CFPB letter

As part of ICBA’s efforts to ensure a recent court decision granting temporary injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule applies to all community banks, ICBA on Friday filed a motion and complaint calling on the court to invalidate the final rule and enjoin the CFPB from enforcing it.
August 07, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Agencies release report on top routinely exploited vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a report on last year’s top routinely exploited vulnerabilities.
August 07, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity 

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