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ICBA appealing court ruling on CFPB’s 1071 rule
Following a district court decision denying ICBA’s lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule, ICBA is now appealing the ruling.
FDIC publishes CRA exam schedules
The FDIC issued the lists of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act examination during the fourth quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025.
ICBA recognizes National Preparedness Month
ICBA recognized National Preparedness Month in September by issuing tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
Banking regulators update IT Examination Handbook
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the Development, Acquisition, and Maintenance booklet as part of its Information Technology Examination Handbook.
ICBA Shares Financial Preparedness Tips for Consumers as National Preparedness Month Approaches
With National Preparedness Month scheduled for September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks urge consumers to take essential steps to bolster...
Agencies sunsetting Cybersecurity Assessment Tool
Federal banking regulators said they are sunsetting the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool on Aug. 31, 2025.
ICBA: Bill targeting financial fraud would increase scams
ICBA and other groups told members of Congress that their legislation to shift liability for authorized transactions to financial institutions would increase scams.
Fed’s Waller: Domestic networks for fast payments need to be developed before international links
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said global networks for fast payments would have to be founded on well-developed domestic networks or it “could end up being a road to nowhere.”
CFPB report: Retail chains charging cash-back fees to customers using debit cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report that said Americans are paying tens of millions of dollars in fees to access their own money when getting cash back at large retail stores...
CFPB releases beta test of small business lending platform
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the availability of the beta platform for the small business lending data collection rule pursuant to section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
SEC files charges against crypto firm
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it filed charges against a “crypto bank” that claimed depositors could earn returns “auto-magically.”
CISA warns of Iran-based ransomware attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and the Department of Defense warns of cyber actors known as Pioneer Kitten, UNC757, Parisite, Rubidium, and Lemon Sandstorm are...
ICBA: Credit union buying stadium naming rights highlights tax inequity
ICBA said that a credit union paying for NFL stadium naming rights is the latest example of how credit unions are violating the limits established by Congress to justify their federal tax exemption.
FinCEN: Financial institutions should remain vigilant to transactions associated with synthetic opioids
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to monitor for and report suspicious transactional activity related to the illicit fentanyl supply chain and the trafficking...
ICBA: Washington Commanders Stadium Naming Rights Deal Illustrates What Is Wrong with Credit Union Policy
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement on today’s announcement from Northwest Federal Credit Union and the...
ICBA will continue the fight after court denies motion challenging 1071 rule
ICBA will continue fighting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule after a U.S. District Court denied ICBA’s legal challenge to the agency’s rulemaking.
ICBA LIVE 2025 registration is open
Registration is open for ICBA LIVE 2025, slated for March 11-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
ICBA LIVE 2025 registration is open
Registration is open for ICBA LIVE 2025, slated for March 11-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
Community bank CFOs: It’s about managing your margin
Even as rates stay higher and competition for deposits remains strong, fueling margin pressure, community bank chief financial officers don’t see impending doom and focus instead on increasing...
Fed Chair: Dialing back policy restraint will bring down inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “with an appropriate dialing back of policy restraint, there is good reason to think that the economy will get back to 2% inflation while maintaining a...
ICBA asks FDIC to withdraw brokered deposits proposal
ICBA requested that the FDIC withdraw its proposed rulemaking relating to brokered deposit restrictions.
ICBA requests extended comment period for RFI on deposits
ICBA and 10 industry associations requested that the FDIC extend by 60 days the comment period for its request for information on deposits. The comment deadline is currently October 7, 2024.
Fed’s Bowman: Community banks are the key to financial inclusion
Community banks are indispensable in providing access to financial products and services, especially in remote or rural areas, according to Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman.
Fed shares five steps to discount window borrowing
Community banks need to take formal actions to ensure discount window access, and bank management needs to understand the mechanics of discount window borrowing even if there is no immediate need...
FDIC podcast: Community banks performed well in 2023
Community banks saw weakened liquidity at the end of 2023 but had favorable asset quality and loan numbers, according to the latest FDIC podcast.
FHFA proposes housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule on the housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2025-27.
Q3 community bank briefing in September
ICBA is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.
Texas district court sets aside FTC’s non-compete ban
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision setting aside the Federal Trade Commission’s non-compete ban and prohibiting the FTC from enforcing the rule.
Independent Banker recognizes community banks celebrating milestones
The latest issue of Independent Banker magazine highlights ICBA-member community banks that are celebrating their 150th, 125th, or 100th anniversary.
ICBA: Policymakers must examine credit unions’ tax status
Urgent congressional action is needed to preserve community banks and the communities that depend on them, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.
Fed’s Waller: Non-banks and stablecoins pose risks
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller voiced concern about the risks from emerging payment technologies, especially non-banks and stablecoins.
Credit Unions Exploit Federal Tax Exemption to Acquire Tax-Paying Community Banks; Congress Must Act
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after another community bank acquisition by a tax-exempt credit union:
CFPB updates small business lending instructions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its 2025 Small Business Lending Filing Instructions Guide.
Credit union acquisitions generating new headlines
The ICBA-opposed trend of tax-exempt credit unions acquiring taxpaying community banks generated a new round of headlines.
Lawmakers: CFPB’s medical debt proposal will make health care more expensive
Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposal to remove medical debt from credit reports will make health care more expensive...
FinCEN says it will only enforce willful beneficial ownership violations
Small-business owners doing their best to comply with beneficial ownership requirements should not lose sleep over the new reporting requirements, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Deputy...
Fed: Instant payments require enhanced risk management
Banks moving to an instant payment environment need a strategy that considers fraud, liquidity, compliance, and third-party risks, according to a blog post from the Federal Reserve.
Lawmakers call on Gruenberg to resign or testify
Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee called on FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg to appear before the committee next month if he has not stepped down before then.
IRS forms coalition to combat growing scams
The Internal Revenue Service announced it has formed a coalition with state tax agencies and the tax industry to combat the growth of scams and schemes threatening taxpayers and tax systems.
FDIC publishes Q&As on official signage
The FDIC published questions and answers related to its final rule governing the usage of official FDIC signs, advertising, name, logo, and more.