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IRS reports problems with crypto tax enforcement
Digital asset seizure values have grown exponentially, topping $7 billion in 2022, but compliance enforcement with virtual currency is difficult, according to a new Treasury Department report.
FinCEN official: Beneficial ownership reporting only takes 20 minutes to complete
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy Director Jimmy Kirby said most companies should be able to file beneficial ownership information reporting quickly and without the help of an attorney or...
ICBA: Fed has discretion to deny master account access
ICBA told a U.S. appellate court that federal law provides the Federal Reserve Banks with the discretion to deny or grant master account access.
EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes tomorrow
ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by tomorrow’s deadline.
Independent Banker: What community banks can learn from behavioral economics
Research into behavioral economics has generated insights on how consumers make decisions, which can help community banks meet the needs of customers, according to the latest issue of Independent...
EGRPRA outreach meeting registration closes Friday
ICBA encourages community bankers interested in providing oral comments at federal regulators’ virtual public outreach meeting on banking regulations to register by this Friday’s deadline.
FHA publishes final rule on engagement with mortgagors in default
The Federal Housing Administration published a final rule to update a HUD regulation that requires mortgagees to meet in person with borrowers who are in default on their mortgage payments.
ICBA objects to FCC using Weiss Ratings for access to certain programs
ICBA told the Federal Communications Commission that Weiss Ratings is ill-suited for use as a gatekeeper for certain FCC programs.
OCC: Banks in Florida, Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby can close
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of Florida and Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby.
Ohio Community Banker Named TCM Bank Chairman
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Payments, announced the election of new board members.
ICBA: New FHLBank lending restrictions will reduce access to home loans
A recent Federal Home Loan Bank of New York decision to impose new reporting requirements on member banks will restrict access to home loans, ICBA said.
ICBA continues seeking feedback on check fraud
ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to share their experiences and input on the challenge of check fraud.
ICBA: New Federal Home Loan Bank Lending Restrictions Will Harm Access to Home Loans
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today issued the following statement on the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s recent announcement that it will restrict lending by its member...
ICBA: FHLBanks’ mission should not be changed
ICBA told the Federal Housing Finance Agency that the Federal Home Loan Banks’ mission is clear and does not need to be substantially changed or clarified.
FDIC holding second signage webinar for bank officers
The FDIC this month is scheduled to hold the second of four webinars for bank officers and employees on its final rule governing the usage of official FDIC signs, advertising, name, logo, and more.
Comments on FHLBank system mission review due today
Today is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
AT&T discloses customer data breach
AT&T released a statement on unauthorized access of customer data from a third-party cloud platform.
FDIC nominee: Community banks are the lifeblood of many communities
The Biden administration’s nominee for FDIC chair—Christy Goldsmith Romero—told Congress she gained a great appreciation for community banks during her time at the Office of the Special Inspector...
Input on FHLBank system mission review due Monday
Monday is the deadline for community bankers and others to submit comments on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s request for input on the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
CFPB proposes mortgage servicing rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to amend mortgage servicing rules under Regulation X.