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Scott, Thompson set to take over House Ag Committee
Scott, Thompson set to take over House Ag Committee Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) will be the next House Agriculture Committee chairman after winning the vote of the House Democratic Caucus. Rep. David...
Maximizing Your Credit Card Portfolio in a COVID-19 Environment
Maximizing Your Credit Card Portfolio in a COVID-19 Environment COVID-19 has created financial strain for millions of Americans. For example, 56 percent of consumers have reported difficulties...
A Note from the Chairman
A Note from the Chairman Overnight, our banks were called upon to enhance and expand our digital offerings not because they perhaps needed a technology upgrade, but because our customers needed to...
Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC
Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC Community bank net income increased 10 percent in the third quarter from the same time last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile....
OCC reduces assessments for 2021
OCC reduces assessments for 2021 The OCC said it is reducing rates in all fee schedules by 3 percent for the 2021 calendar year. The reduced assessments go into effect Jan. 1. The OCC said it is...
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on...
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as...
ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination
ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Janet Yellen's nomination for...