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Secrets of 4 community bank–fintech partnerships

Community banks and fintechs are working together to boost internal efficiency and improve the customer experience. But good partnerships don’t just run like clockwork. They require close collaboration, risk-taking and the alignment of strategic visions. Here’s what some of these partnerships look like in reality.
February 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Comment Letter to the OCC and FDIC on Federal Interest Rate Authority

The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates the opportunity to comment on proposed rules by both the FDIC and the OCC which would clarify that when a bank sells, assigns, or otherwise transfers a loan, interest permissible prior to the transfer continues to be permissible following the transfer.
January 30, 2020 | News   Lending 

ICBA Seeks Hearings on Surging Credit Union Acquisitions

The Independent Community Bankers of America today called on Congress to hold hearings on the surge in tax-exempt credit unions purchasing tax-paying community banks.
January 29, 2020 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

ICBA Comment Letter: USDA's Hemp Interim Final Rule

On behalf of the nation’s community banks, with over 52,000 locations, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) writes to share our views regarding the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled “Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program” as required by the 2018 farm bill.
January 29, 2020 | News   Agriculture Cannabis banking 

ICBA Request for Banking Committee Hearing on Credit Union Purchases of Community Banks

On behalf of community banks across the country, with more than 50,000 locations, I write to call your attention to an emerging trend in the financial services industry: A surge in tax-exempt credit union purchases of tax-paying community banks accelerating the broader trend of industry consolidation.
January 29, 2020 | News   Credit Unions 

Community Bankers to Gather in Orlando for 2020 ICBA LIVE

January 27, 2020 | Press Release  

ICBA Statement on Credit Union Proposed Rules

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s National Credit Union Administration board meeting.
January 23, 2020 | Press Release   NCUA Credit Unions 

ICBA Announces Nominations for 2020-21 Board of Directors

ICBA announced the nominees for its 2020-21 board of directors, which will be voted on during the 2020 ICBA national convention, ICBA LIVE, in Orlando.
January 23, 2020 | Press Release  

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