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CFPB issues guidance on remittance advertising
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning remittance transfer providers—including digital wallets—that false advertising about the cost or speed of sending a remittance...
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Latest on crypto: terrorism sanctions, federal charges
Federal officials announced a new round of legal actions related to the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes.
ICBA to Basel Committee: Strengthen protections against crypto risk
ICBA said the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s framework for classifying cryptoasset exposures validates community bank misgivings about cryptocurrencies.
FinCEN seeks comments on customer identification requirements
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a request for information related to existing requirements for banks under the Customer Identification Program Rule to collect a taxpayer...
Treasury spotlights AI risks for financial sector
The Treasury Department issued a report on how the financial services sector can manage cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies.
CISA releases proposal on cyber reporting standards
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published for public inspection its pending proposed rule that would require covered entities to report to CISA on covered cyber incidents and...
Payment networks, merchants announce settlement on interchange suit
Visa, Mastercard, major credit card issuers, and the merchants suing them announced a proposed settlement to end nearly two decades of litigation over credit card interchange.
ICBA Capital Summit speakers confirmed
The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and...
ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Lawmakers request study on Fed debit card rule
Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) asked the Government Accountability Office to study the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees.
CRA Public File Requirements
The April 1 Community Reinvestment Act public file deadline is approaching. Below is a refresher on CRA public file requirements.
FDIC proposes updated guidance on bank mergers
The FDIC proposed revisions to its statement of policy, or SOP, on bank merger transactions incorporating ICBA-advocated provisions.
OCC to host Project REACh financial inclusion summit
The OCC opened registration for its Project REACh Financial Inclusion Summit, scheduled for May 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA backs bill to bar SBA 7(a) direct lending
ICBA expressed strong support for legislation that would prohibit the Small Business Administration from making direct loans under the 7(a) program.
Speakers set for ICBA Capital Summit
ICBA announced the speakers for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
ICBA requests federal records on CBDC authority
ICBA filed a Freedom of Information Act request for federal records related to whether legislative changes are required to issue a U.S. central bank digital currency.
Agencies extend certain CRA rule application dates
Federal regulators issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in their Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October.