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Digital transformation webinar series continues tomorrow
ICBA’s Digital Transformation Demystified webinar series continues tomorrow with part three on building or perfecting a digital transformation plan.
House Financial Services Committee announces majority staff
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced the panel’s majority staff for the 118th Congress.
ICBA meets with Waters on CDFI certification changes
ICBA continued its campaign opposing changes to the Community Development Financial Institution certification application during a meeting with House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member...
OCC issues bulletin on amended HMDA threshold
The OCC issued a bulletin on changes to the loan-origination threshold for reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data on closed-end mortgage loans following a recent court decision.
FDIC extends deadline on proposed updates to logo rules
The FDIC extended by 45 days the public comment period for proposed changes to its regulations relating to the FDIC’s official sign, official advertising statement, deposit insurance...
ICBA supports federal actions to mitigate nonbank risks
ICBA said it supports several federal actions announced Friday that will help mitigate the risks posed by special-purpose depository institutions and digital assets.
New resource spotlights six phases of FedNow journey
The Federal Reserve released a guide on the six phases of the FedNow Service journey. The document shows key activities and decisions for organizations to prepare for and go live with FedNow.
ICBA Supports Federal Actions to Mitigate Nonbank Risks
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s federal actions to help mitigate the risks posed by crypto-asset firms.
ICBA announces passing of former chief executive Ken Guenther
ICBA is mourning the passing of former ICBA President and CEO Ken Guenther, who died Wednesday. Guenther’s fierce passion for community banking has served as an inspiration for many in the industry.
NCUA extends credit union interest rate ceiling
The National Credit Union Administration board voted to extend the 18% interest rate ceiling for loans made by federal credit unions through Sept. 10, 2024.
ICBA Names Stephanie Foster as Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator
ICBA today announced the hire of Stephanie Foster as director, ThinkTECH Accelerator. Foster serves in a newly created position following ICBA’s announced plans to bring its highly successful...
ICBA Shares Tips on How to Protect Your Financial Information
In recognition of Data Privacy Week, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is reminding consumers of practical steps to help safeguard their sensitive data and protect against losses...
FHFA announces Fannie, Freddie fee updates
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will reduce their upfront fee for commingled securities to 9.375 basis points after announcing a 50-point fee last year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced.
Regulators should rethink climate proposals: ICBA op-ed
While federal regulators are working to finalize climate risk proposals that purportedly target the nation's largest financial institutions, the proposals would inevitably subject community banks...
FinCEN announces BSA penalty inflation adjustments
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today is set to issue a final rule to reflect annual inflation adjustments to its civil monetary penalties as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties...
ICBA to Regulators: Apply Stricter Resolution Standards on Large Regional Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today urged federal regulators to apply stricter regulatory standards on large regional banks.
ICBA urges CFPB to preempt state TILA law
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was incorrect in determining that the Truth in Lending Act does not preempt a recently enacted New York State disclosure law, ICBA said in a new comment...
ICBA, groups to CFPB: Seek input on review of credit card late fee safe harbor
ICBA and other groups called on the CFPB to comply with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act as it considers reducing or eliminating the safe harbor fee that credit card issuers...
Brainard: Fed ‘staying the course’ in tackling inflation
The Federal Reserve is “determined to stay the course” to address inflation and restore price stability, Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard said.
CFPB issues guidance on ‘negative option’ subscriptions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular affirming that companies offering “negative option” subscription services must comply with federal consumer financial protection law.