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Polling Shows Americans Oppose Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Routing Mandates

With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, new polling from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) shows Americans say legislation to create credit...

Apr 07, 2024
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Credit Cards Regulatory Relief

CFPB report targets financial transactions in video games

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report examining the growth of financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds.

Apr 05, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

FHFA issues progress report on FHLBank policy updates

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Federal Housing Finance Agency provided an update on its implementation of recommendations included in last year’s report on the Federal Home Loan Bank system.

Apr 05, 2024
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Compliance Federal Housing Finance Agency

SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.

Apr 04, 2024
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Digital Assets

ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal

Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the...

Apr 03, 2024
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Credit Unions

With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank,...

Apr 02, 2024
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Credit Unions

ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April

In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for...

Apr 02, 2024
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Community Bank Awareness Community Bank Awareness

ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month

ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.

Apr 02, 2024
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Community Bank Awareness

Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings

With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.

Apr 02, 2024
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Farm Bill

CFPB planning credit reporting rulemaking this year: Chopra

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is planning to propose rules this year to ensure data brokers comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

Apr 04, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

ICBA urges CFPB to withdraw overdraft proposal

ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule to apply Regulation Z lending requirements to overdraft services.

Apr 03, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

FinCEN underestimates beneficial ownership collection burden: ICBA

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s estimated burden of complying with its final rule on accessing beneficial ownership information does not accurately reflect the demands of collecting this...

Apr 03, 2024
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

ICBA to CFPB: Fee proposal another abuse of authority

ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop misusing its authority over unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices to undermine federal disclosure rules.

Apr 01, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule

A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.

Apr 01, 2024
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Compliance Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

ICBA backs congressional challenge to credit card late fee rule

ICBA expressed support for Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-Ky.) introduction of a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.

Apr 01, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

Court rejects Custodia suit over Fed account denial

A federal judge largely upheld the Federal Reserve’s denial of special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank’s application for a Fed master account.

Apr 01, 2024
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Federal Reserve

ICBA Capital Summit set for this month

Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for later this month in the nation’s capital.

Apr 02, 2024
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CFPB: Consumer complaints focus on credit bureaus

Consumer complaints about credit or consumer reporting continued to increase in 2023, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest annual report.

Apr 01, 2024
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

Trade Groups Welcome Injunction Delaying CRA Rules Implementation

ICBA and others issued a statement after the decision by the Northern District of Texas late Friday to pause implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act Final Rules.

Mar 30, 2024
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Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

ICBA urging farm bill district meetings

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.

Mar 29, 2024
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Farm Bill