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Community banker cautions Congress on deposit insurance reform

ICBA community banker Thomas Fraser—CEO of First Mutual Holding Co. in Lakewood, Ohio—testified on deposit insurance reform before the Senate Banking Committee on behalf of his banks.
July 21, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Deposit Insurance 

Court ruling opens door to more legal disputes over debts

A U.S. appeals court this week issued a decision that widens the avenue for consumers to challenge their debt under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
July 21, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Credit Cards 

How Banks Can Approach Cannabis Compliance

For community banks that are interested in or are already working with cannabis-related businesses, understanding compliance guidelines surrounding that sector is vital. We spoke with experts on how to navigate the specific requirements of this industry.
July 21, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

ICBA Commends Federal Reserve for FedNow Launch

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Federal Reserve for its launch of the FedNow Service, the Fed’s instant payment service that ICBA has staunchly advocated for years.
July 20, 2023 | Press Release  

Charles Potts: The Myth, Lure and Reality of AI

AI has become more advanced, but in a cost-effective manner, making it available to the masses.
July 20, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

ICBA Commends Senate Small Business Committee for Advancing Legislation Addressing SBA 7(a) Changes

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Senate Small Business Committee for advancing legislation to address ICBA-opposed Small Business Administration changes to its 7(a) small-business loan program.
July 19, 2023 | Press Release   Small Business Administration 

With Bipartisan ACRE Act Introduced in Senate, ICBA Polling Shows Strong Support Among Voters

Following today’s Senate introduction of bipartisan legislation to support farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing broad support for the legislation.
July 19, 2023 | Press Release   Agriculture 

Q&A: Computer-Security Incident Notifications

To prevent cyber incidents, new computer-security incident notification requirements were established in late 2021, changing the way community banks need to react in case of a cybersecurity event.
July 19, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

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