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Farm Credit System reports favorable results despite headwinds

The Farm Credit Administration reported that tight labor markets, rising interest rates, a strong dollar, high energy prices, and drought conditions are creating uncertainty in rural economies and farm input prices—though the Farm Credit System is reporting favorable financial results.
September 13, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture 

FDIC Second-Quarter Deposit Data Show Proposed Assessment Rate Hike Not Needed

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
September 08, 2022 | Press Release   Deposit Insurance 

ICBA Statement on Federal Home Loan Bank Review

ICBA statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
September 06, 2022 | Press Release   FHLB Federal Housing Finance Agency 

ICBA: Two-Thirds of Voters Support Cannabis Banking Access

Two-thirds of voters (65%) support allowing cannabis-related businesses to have access to banking services in states where cannabis is legal, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced.
September 02, 2022 | Press Release   Cannabis banking 

OCC announces assessment rate cuts targeting community banks

The OCC will reduce assessment rates on OCC-chartered community banks by 40% starting next year, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu announced.
September 02, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA recognizes National Preparedness Month

ICBA recognized National Preparedness Month in September by issuing tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
September 02, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Risk 

ICBA voices opposition to Durbin Amendment expansion

ICBA this week expressed strong opposition to legislation that would create new credit card routing mandates that expand on Durbin Amendment payments interventions.
September 02, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

Fed raises order limits for nickels, dimes, quarters

The Federal Reserve said it will raise order limits for nickels, dimes, and quarters, effective Tuesday. Limits for pennies are unchanged.
September 02, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

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