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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.
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.
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.
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.
Crypto hacks fuel North Korean income: report
Cryptocurrency hacks account for half of North Korea’s foreign income since 2017, according to a pending U.N. Security Council report.
Blog: ICBA and community banks fight check fraud
ICBA and community banks are leading the way in fighting check fraud, according to a new blog post on Main Street Matters.
Small businesses again most satisfied with community banks: Fed
Small-business borrowers approved for at least some of the financing they sought last year were again more satisfied with their experiences at community banks than at larger and online lenders,...
ICBA Capital Summit registration open
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
Agencies issue fact sheet on ‘Volt Typhoon’ risks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released a fact sheet on risks posed by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors known as “Volt Typhoon.”
ICBA continues farm bill grassroots
ICBA continues urging community bankers to call their members of Congress on the pending farm bill.
Nacha finalizes rules to combat credit-push fraud
To reduce the incidence of frauds that use credit-push payments, Nacha announced ICBA-supported rules for all participants to promote monitoring and recovering fraudulent funds in the ACH payments...
ICBA offers custom National Ag Day resources
With National Ag Day slated for today and National Agriculture Week running through Saturday, ICBA offers a custom news release, blog post, and social media post on its Marketing and Communications...
ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase Brings the Future of Fintech to the Forefront
ICBA today hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA LIVE. The event highlighted fintech solutions with a focus on small business, data analytics, and compliance, underscoring the role...
ICBA, groups dispel myths about debit card interchange proposal
ICBA and other groups released a document correcting myths surrounding the Federal Reserve’s proposed changes to Regulation II on debit card interchange.
Indiana Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Lucas White, president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2024-25. His term began March 17 at the conclusion of...
ICBA Announces 2024-25 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2024-25 Executive Committee during the 2024 ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando, Fla.
ICBA Celebrates Milestone Anniversaries for Key Providers Supporting Community Banking
ICBA today is pleased to recognize milestone anniversaries for two of its established Preferred Service Providers (PSPs), which offer best-in-class services and solutions that help community banks...
ICBA, Jack Henry Expand Preferred Service Provider Program with Digital Banking, Payments, Operations and Information Security Tools
The Independent community Bankers of America announced an expanded agreement with Preferred Service Provider Jack Henry that offers modern-day conveniences for retail and banking customers.
ICBA launches new tool to foster employee engagement and retention
ICBA Education launched a new resource to support the career growth of community bank staff.
ICBA LIVE starts today in Orlando
ICBA today is kicking off its ICBA LIVE 2024 national convention in Orlando, Fla.
Agencies announce appraisal relief for Hawaii
To help facilitate recovery efforts from last year’s wildfires in Hawaii, federal banking regulators temporarily paused certain appraisal requirements for real estate-related transactions in Maui...