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ICBA releases new check fraud guide
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force this week published a new guide that explains how and when community banks should contact regulators about check fraud.
ThinkTECH Connect today
ICBA’s ThinkTECH Connect—which offers community bankers a fast-paced introduction to innovative fintech companies—is scheduled for noon (Eastern time) today. Community bankers can attend the...
Independent Banker highlights technology trends
When assessing new technology, community bankers should ask themselves what requires the most human interaction but is tedious or repetitive work, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
Treasury notes risks in cross-border payments
If a poorly designed cross-border payments system were widely adopted, it could do significant harm to international financial stability and economic security, according to a senior Treasury...
New podcast on combating holiday-season fraud
The latest Independent Banker podcast spotlights how community bankers can get ahead of year-end fraud and raise awareness among consumers as the holidays approach.
ICBA launches Marketing Resource Center
ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center—which brings member banks valuable, vetted marketing materials to better tell their stories—is available starting today.
Romero Rainey: Credit unions’ fuzzy math reveals tax exemption insecurity
While credit unions have a history of playing fast and loose with the facts, they now appear willing to say just about anything to distract from the impact of their taxpayer subsidies, ICBA...
FDIC’s Gruenberg to retire in January
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg told colleagues he will retire on Jan. 19, according to media reports of his message to agency staff.
FDIC extends comment period for custodial deposit proposal
The FDIC extended to Jan. 16 the comment period for its proposed rule on recordkeeping requirements for custodial accounts.
Blog: New Marketing Resource Center helps community banks tell their story
ICBA released a dynamic toolkit designed to equip community banks with everything they need to create consistently impactful marketing campaigns, according to a new Main Street Matters blog post.
FinCEN updates FAQs on beneficial ownership
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated two frequently asked questions related to access to beneficial ownership information.
ICBA supports FARM Act
ICBA said it supports the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (H.R. 10045), which would offer targeted relief to farmers who have suffered crop losses due to the impact of adverse weather...
ICBA urges community bankers to comment on FDIC brokered deposit rule
ICBA published a guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of next week’s deadline.
Comments on FDIC brokered deposit rule due next week
ICBA published a guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of next week’s deadline.
Independent Banker details fight against new FHLB regulations
When the Federal Housing Finance Agency last year began a deep dive on the Federal Home Loan Bank System, ICBA urged the agency not to fix what isn’t broken, as detailed in the latest Independent...
ICBA Foundation makes a difference
Support from the ICBA Foundation helped Rolling Fork, Miss., rebuild after a devastating tornado last year.
Invitation-only event next month for leaders of large community banks
ICBA’s Breaking Barriers Symposium is set for Dec. 4-5 in Washington, D.C.
CFPB penalizes Navy Federal Credit Union for overdraft fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Navy Federal Credit Union to refund more than $80 million in overdraft fees to consumers, change its overdraft practices, and pay a $15 million...
ICBA urging community bankers to comment on FDIC brokered deposit rule
ICBA published a grassroots guide to help community bankers submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions.
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to cut target interest rates by 25 basis points due an easing labor market and inflation moving toward its 2% goal. The cut lowers the federal...