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Fed’s Barr: Rate increases needed if inflation doesn’t moderate
2026-09-02 Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the Federal Open Market Committee should act decisively to raise rates if inflation doesn’t moderate sufficiently. Details: Speaking in...
FinCEN issues digital asset scam alert
2026-09-04 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert urging financial institutions to be vigilant to digital asset investment scams perpetrated by overseas scam centers. Details: The...
Bill would give NCUA authority over credit union vendors
2026-09-04 Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of credit union service organizations and other third-party vendors. Details: The Strengthening Oversight for the...
CISA, G7 urge quantum preparedness
2026-09-04 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Group of Seven Cyber Security Working Group said organizations and governments should begin transitioning to post-quantum...
Hearing on economic growth includes focus on empowering community banks
Hearing on economic growth includes focus on empowering community banks 2026-09-08 The House Financial Services Committee last week held a hearing that included discussions on reducing unnecessary...
ICBA, others urge revisions to VA eligibility disclosure
2026-09-08 ICBA and other groups urged revisions to the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure that explains Veterans Affairs loan eligibility to prospective borrowers. Details: In a letter to the...
FinCEN updates FAQs on southwest border targeting order
2026-09-08 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated frequently asked questions regarding its Geographic Targeting Order imposing additional recordkeeping requirements for money service...
Why Innovation Is a Strategic Imperative
2026-09-10 Innovation Image Innovating is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. But that directive will look different for every community bank, which is why ICBA offers targeted...
State Banking Associations Join ICBA and ABA to Raise Clarity Act Concerns Ahead of Cloture Vote
2026-09-10 INN-TECH_01_image branded Washington, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2026) — In a letter sent today to Senate leadership and shared with all senators, all 77 of America's state bankers associations,...
ICBA Applauds Agency Rule Expanding Community Bank Exam Relief
2026-09-10 0123 US Capitol 2k Washington, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) expressed strong support for today’s joint interim final rule enacting an...
Collateral Advantage: The MBS market offers a kaleidoscope of opportunities
2026-09-11 opportunity glass ball.jpeg Many community bankers are beginning to get serious about their bond portfolios as liquidity has normalized, and rates have stayed, shall we say, buoyant. It...
Agencies increase community bank eligibility for 18-month exam cycles
2026-09-11 The federal banking regulators issued an ICBA-supported interim final rule increasing the number of community banks eligible for an 18-month exam cycle. Details: The interim final rule...
FHA releases date, guide for alternative credit score models
FHA releases date, guide for alternative credit score models 2026-09-11 The Federal Housing Administration announced an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2027, to add VantageScore 4.0 and FICO Score...
ICBA, state groups urge senators to amend Clarity Act
2026-09-11 crypto digital assets clarity act.jpeg ICBA and state and national banking associations urged senators to strengthen the Clarity Act’s prohibition on stablecoin interest, yield, and...
ICBA Commends Agencies for Joint Statement on Core Providers
Press Releases Washington, D.C. (Sept. 11, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s joint statement...
ICBA commends agency statement on core providers
2026-09-14 ICBA commended the federal banking regulators for issuing a joint statement to provide clarity on their supervision of core service providers. Details: The joint statement from the...
Agencies propose third-party risk management guidance
2026-09-14 Federal banking regulators issued a proposal to replace existing third-party risk management guidance with guidance focused on tailoring risk-management practices to the level of risk...
FBI releases cyber strategy
The FBI published a strategy document that defines its priorities, objectives, and framework for fighting cyber fraud. Details: The agency said the strategy is based on four pillars: Investigate,...
FFIEC announces new CRA reporting option
2026-09-14 Federal regulators announced that, beginning with the 2027 reporting year, institutions will have the option to submit annual Community Reinvestment Act aggregated data through Reporting...
Banking Trades Statement on Clarity Act Cloture Vote
2026-09-15 Capitol DC Washington, D.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) — Following today’s Senate cloture vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the Independent Community Bankers of America, the American...