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Gruenberg: Interest in reforming deposit insurance has dissipated
There does not seem to be any imminent likelihood of changes to U.S. deposit insurance coverage, FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg said.
OCC issues 2024 supervision plan
The OCC released its bank supervision operating plan for fiscal 2024, which the agency’s staff uses to guide supervisory priorities, planning, and resource allocations.
Central bank group says CBDC experiment successful
The Bank for International Settlements said an experiment showed that wholesale central bank digital currencies can be used to facilitate cross-border trading and settlement between financial...
FinCEN proposes extending deadline for filing beneficial owner info
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a proposal to extend the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports.
Independent Banker focuses on all things cybersecurity
The October issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features six things community banks need to know about cybersecurity today.
Regulators propose updated reporting on web addresses
The federal banking agencies proposed regulatory reporting changes related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s accounting standards update on troubled debt restructurings and vintage...
Supreme Court to begin hearing arguments on CFPB constitutionality
The U.S. Supreme Court today is set to hear arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
ICBA urging outreach on 1071, credit card legislation
ICBA continues urging community bankers to reach out to their lawmakers on two key initiatives pending in Congress.
New ICBA podcast on how community banks can use AI
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights what artificial intelligence means for community banks and how they can take advantage of it.
Short-term funding extension averts government shutdown
Congress on Saturday passed a short-term government funding extension, which President Joe Biden signed into law, averting a government shutdown. The agreement keeps the government funded at...
FinCEN issues updated guidance on beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued additional guidance and resources on pending beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.
FDIC updates consumer compliance exam manual
The FDIC issued an updated version of its Consumer Compliance Examination Manual, which exam staff use for supervisory activities.
FinCEN seeking comment on application for reporting identifier
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is seeking additional comment on a proposed application that entities would use to obtain an identifier for reporting beneficial ownership information.
CISA launches cybersecurity public awareness campaign
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the launch of a nationwide cybersecurity public awareness campaign to educate Americans on how to stay safe online.
ICBA opposing congressional efforts to advance rate caps
ICBA and other groups expressed united opposition to a legislative proposal to impose a national cap on the fees and interest charged on consumer loans.
Senate preps for vote on resolution to reverse 1071 rule
With the Senate set to act as soon as this week on a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is urging community bankers to urge their senators to...
Introducing ICBA Payments’ New Chairman: Ruth Christopher
When she launched her career as a CPA, Ruth Christopher wasn’t necessarily envisioning a role at a community bank. But after a few years at a regional CPA firm, a partner encouraged her to apply as...
ICBA Commends Senate Banking Committee for Passing Bipartisan Cannabis-Banking Bill
ICBA today commended the Senate Banking Committee for its passage of the SAFER Banking Act, legislation that would establish a safe harbor from sanctions for financial institutions that serve...
ICBA requests comment extension on overtime proposal
ICBA and other groups asked the Labor Department to extend by 60 days the comment period on its proposal to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
Fed joins crackdown on re-presented transactions
The Federal Reserve has joined the FDIC and OCC in targeting how banks treat single items that are repeatedly rejected for insufficient funds.