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ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Agreement with Jack Henry
ICBA today announced its expanded relationship with Preferred Service Provider Jack Henry & Associates to include its Performance Scorecard tool.
Biden administration announces sweeping Russia sanctions
The Biden administration announced a new set of economic sanctions against Russia following its launch of a military operation in Ukraine.
FHFA re-proposes GSE seller-servicer eligibility requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency re-proposed minimum financial eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller-servicers.
ICBA campaign targeting credit union tax exemption
ICBA is running a targeted digital campaign encouraging congressional offices to press credit unions on acquisitions of community banks and other key issues.
ICBA supports Senate TAILOR Act
ICBA expressed support for Senate legislation to promote tiered banking regulation by requiring agencies to tailor regulatory actions based on the risk profile and business model of affected...
Jennifer Newman Joins ICBA Congressional Relations Team as Assistant Vice President
The Independent Community Bankers of America, announced today the hire of Jennifer Newman as assistant vice president of congressional relations.
FinCEN: Beneficial ownership rulemaking next step in BSA/AML overhaul
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is working to issue proposed rules on beneficial ownership information access and disclosure requirements, FinCEN Deputy Director AnnaLou Tirol said.
ICBA Announces 2022-23 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2022-23 Executive Committee during the 2022 ICBA LIVE national convention in San Antonio.
Incoming ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton: There’s No Success without Sacrifice
Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Brad Bolton encouraged community banks attending ICBA LIVE to sacrifice a few minutes of every day to engage in ICBA advocacy efforts for...
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey: Race for Community Banks and Main Street a Marathon, Not a Sprint
During her keynote speech today at ICBA LIVE, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey reminded community bankers theyare the heartbeat of this nation’s economy and every community deserves a...
ICBA LIVE Kicks off in San Antonio: “All In, All Heart” Celebrates the Spirit of Community Banking
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the country will gather in-person for the 2022 Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) national convention ICBA LIVE, at...
ICBA: Insured Deposits Are Safe at a Community Bank
The Independent Community Bankers of America today reminded consumers and community banking customers that their insured deposits are safe and backed by the full faith and credit of the federal...
Blog: How new BIN standards affect community banks
The latest blog post from ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio spotlights new Bank Identification Number standards taking effect in April.
CFPB issues student loan servicer notice on loan forgiveness
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a bulletin detailing student loan servicers’ obligations to halt unlawful conduct related to borrowers’ eligibility and benefits under the Public...
ICBA Backs Bills to Tailor CFPB’s 1071 Reporting Rule
ICBA today expressed support for three House bills to mitigate the negative impact of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposal implementing new data collection and reporting requirements for...
ThinkTECH Accelerator slots still available
ThinkTECH Accelerator slots still available Community bankers can schedule virtual visits this month and next with 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program participants. Calendar: ICBA offers a...
Senate hearing next week on stablecoins
Senate hearing next week on stablecoins The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a hearing for next week on the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets report on stablecoins. Testimony:...
CFPB issues QM fact sheet on certain adjustable-rate loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a fact sheet on the interest rate used to calculate prepaid interest for qualified mortgages under the price-based General QM definition.
CFPB launches review of automated appraisal models
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an outline of options to strengthen oversight of computer models used to help determine home valuations.
ICBA offers America Saves Week resources
ICBA’s Tell Your Story Marketing and Communications Toolkit offers a customizable news release and social media graphics to help community banks recognize America Saves Week this week.