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Banks, Credit Unions and Consumer Groups Call for Passage of Bipartisan Solution to Close ILC Loophole
A broad coalition of bank and credit union associations and consumer organizations today submitted a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services urging passage of the Close the ILC...
ICBA offers Financial Literacy Month resources
ICBA is recognizing Financial Literacy Month this April with a national news release and customizable resources for community bankers on its Tell Your Story toolkit.
ICBA: Financial Literacy is Key to Establishing Fiscally Responsible Habits
ICBA and the nation’s community banks are encouraging Americans to take control of their financial future and embrace sound money management practices during Financial Literacy Month this April.
ICBA Celebrates the Community Banking Difference During Community Banking Month
The Independent Community Bankers of America is honoring the contributions of the nation’s nearly 5,000 community banks during April, which is ICBA Community Banking Month.
New blog post spotlights post-pandemic payments trends
ICBA’s latest blog post explores three post-pandemic payments trends and what they mean for community banks.
OCC issues computer incident notification points of contact
The OCC issued a bulletin with the designated points of contact banks must use to satisfy recently established interagency incident notification requirements, effective May 1.
CFPB targets credit card late fees in ‘junk fee’ effort
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said credit card issuers charged $12 billion in late fees in 2020 and that many have made these penalties “a core part of their profit model.”
FDIC follows OCC with proposed large-bank climate principles
The FDIC requested public comment on draft principles that would provide a high-level framework for institutions over $100 billion in assets to manage exposures to climate-related financial risks.
DeFi platform crypto hack might be largest ever
Decentralized finance platform Ronin Network announced a hack of more than $625 million in cryptocurrencies, possibly the largest crypto hack on record.
NY Fed analysis signals rise in student loan delinquencies
Family Federal Education Loan borrowers, who were not covered by the federal freeze put in place during the pandemic, struggled with their debit payments, and could signal problems ahead for nearly...
“PAVE” report outlines pathway to homeownership equity
The Administration announced the release of its Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity report designed to address racial and ethnic bias in the home appraisal process.
Summary of SBA Plan to Claw Back Pandemic-Era 7(a) Program Mispayments
The Small Business Administration recently disclosed that it will directly contact more than 1,000 lenders after it potentially made erroneous 7(a) program payments to borrowers under Section 1112...
Nation’s Community Bankers Meet in Washington for ICBA Capital Summit
ICBA to host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2022 ICBA Capital Summit May 1-4 in the nation’s capital.
OCC reports mortgage performance improvement
The OCC said the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system improved during the fourth quarter of 2021.
Cyber officials: Be on alert for Russian cyberattack
Federal cybersecurity officials called on U.S. critical infrastructure to be prepared to defend against a possible Russian state-sponsored cyberattack.
ICBA and Community Banks Celebrate America’s Ag Community
ICBA and the nation’s community banks celebrate America’s local farmers, ranchers and agricultural enterprises during National Ag Day.
ICBA testifies on harm of SBA direct lending
ICBA told Congress that community banks are critical to the success of Small Business Administration lending programs, which should not be undermined by instituting direct SBA lending under its...
Bolton: Tax-subsidized credit union acquisitions demand Washington response
The resurgence of tax-exempt credit union acquisitions of community banks during the first part of 2022 is posing new threats to underserved communities, ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton writes in a new...
CISA stakeholder call on Russia-Ukraine conflict today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is hosting an unclassified stakeholder call today to address the U.S. homeland impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
What interest rate hikes mean for community banks
With the Federal Reserve voting this week to raise target interest rates, a new ICBA blog post details what the move means for community banks and the communities they serve.