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ICBA backs bill promoting de novo bank formation
ICBA backs bill promoting de novo bank formation ICBA voiced its support for new legislation by Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) to kickstart the economic recovery in underserved areas by easing regulations...
FDIC launches campaign promoting financial inclusion
FDIC launches campaign promoting financial inclusion The FDIC launched a public awareness campaign supporting financial empowerment to educate consumers about the benefits of opening a bank account...
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, April 16, 2021
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, April 16, 2021 The seven-day average of US daily new coronavirus infections is 71,282, according to Johns Hopkins University data, up 8% from one week ago, and overall...
House passes cannabis banking safe harbor
House passes cannabis banking safe harbor The House voted 321-101 to pass ICBA-advocated legislation to establish a safe harbor for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in...
Lawmakers seek SBA feedback on PPP backlog
Lawmakers seek SBA feedback on PPP backlog A group of House Republicans asked the SBA for information on its backlog of Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness applications. A group of House...
ICBA: Climate risk study should preserve housing stability
ICBA: Climate risk study should preserve housing stability Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks should take steps to better understand and mitigate climate-related risks in...
ICBA Supports House Passage of SAFE Banking Act
ICBA Supports House Passage of SAFE Banking Act The Independent Community Bankers of America issued a statement on the bipartisan House passage of the H.R. 1996, which would establish a safe harbor...
ICBA Advances Community Banking Policy Priorities
ICBA Advances Community Banking Policy Priorities The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released its legislative and regulatory priorities to help these local lenders continue...
CISA - Critical Infrastructure Hurricane Response During a Pandemic
CISA - Critical Infrastructure Hurricane Response During a Pandemic The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invites you to participate in a webinar discussion on its role and...
Blog: ThinkTECH Accelerator tripled number of bank participants
Blog: ThinkTECH Accelerator tripled number of bank participants After 12 fully immersive weeks and hundreds of meetings with industry stakeholders, the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2021 cohort...
Fed outlines vision, key pillars for FedNow Service
Fed outlines vision, key pillars for FedNow Service Federal Reserve Bank Chief Innovation Officer Dan Anthony will outline the agency’s technology strategy and next steps in preparation for the...
ICBA comments on computer security incident notification requirement
ICBA comments on computer security incident notification requirement ICBA submitted a comment letter in response to a notice of proposed rulemaking requiring banks to notify their primary federal...
Powell talks economy, digital currencies
Powell talks economy, digital currencies Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy is at an “inflection point” and could experience rapid growth upwards of 6 percent or 7 percent this...
FDIC seeks input on modernizing sign, ad rules
FDIC seeks input on modernizing sign, ad rules The FDIC said it is seeking input on potentially modernizing its sign and advertising requirements related to FDIC deposit insurance to better reflect...
Fed issues ‘synthetic identity fraud’ definition
Fed issues ‘synthetic identity fraud’ definition The Federal Reserve issued a recommended definition of “synthetic identity fraud” after convening an industry group. The Federal Reserve issued a...
IRS disburses another 25M EIPs
IRS disburses another 25M EIPs The IRS and Treasury Department said they are disbursing more than 25 million payments in the fourth batch of Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan....
ICBA expands Financial Literacy Month resources
ICBA expands Financial Literacy Month resources ICBA added more Financial Literacy Month resources to its "Tell Your Story" marketing and communications toolkit to help community banks celebrate in...
CFPB reaches settlement with Settlelt
CFPB reaches settlement with Settlelt The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a settlement with Settlelt over allegations that it engaged in unfair acts and practices. The complaint...
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, April 14, 2021
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, April 14, 2021 More than two dozen states reacted quickly to Tuesday’s announcement by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and...
Biden to nominate national cyber director and CISA director
Biden to nominate national cyber director and CISA director President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Chris Inglis as National Cyber Director and Jen Easterly as the Director of the...