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As Feds Report on Digital Assets, New ICBA Polling Points to Consumer Skepticism with Crypto, CBDC

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) released new polling conducted by Morning Consult indicating consumers support a regulatory framework for digital assets and are skeptical of the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 17, 2022 | Press Release   Digital Assets 

CFPB planning standards for nonbank ‘buy now, pay later’ lenders

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is developing consumer protections for “buy now, pay later” products similar to those that apply to credit cards.
September 16, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Alumni LemonadeLXP, Quilo Win “Best of Show” Honors at Finovate Fall 2022

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and The Venture Center celebrate this year’s Finovate Fall 2022 Best of Show winners, LemonadeLXP and Quilo, both of which were members of the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort.
September 16, 2022 | Press Release  

ICBA urges National Flood Insurance Program extension

ICBA called on Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program authorization before it expires Sept. 30 to avoid further disruptions to the housing market.
September 16, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Flood Insurance Compliance Housing Finance/GSEs 

House members urge SBA to change PPP loan forgiveness policy

A group of House members led by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) sent an ICBA-supported letter to the Small Business Administration calling for common-sense reform to Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness.
September 16, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

Senate bill would bar Fed from issuing CBDC

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced legislation to prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency.
September 16, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Digital Assets Technology 

A Note from the Chairman - Bancard Amplifies Our Voices

From digital transformation to the ramp up to instant payments with FedNow and beyond, payments have become the hot topic du jour. However, as community banking executives, we’re juggling multiple balls in the air, and a laser focus on payments can be challenging.
September 15, 2022 | Payments Quarterly   Payments 

Increase Credit Card Income with Comprehensive Marketing Programs

Card programs make significant contributions to banks’ revenue through interchange fees, interest charges on credit card balances, and balance transfer fees. Large financial institutions with deep pockets bombard consumers with card marketing campaigns to garner adoption and ideally gain top-of-wallet status.
September 15, 2022 | Payments Quarterly   Payments 

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