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CFPB expands 1071 exemptions in new proposal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an updated 1071 proposed rule that would exempt more community banks and small-business loans, as advocated by ICBA.
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OCC updates SCRA handbook
OCC updates SCRA handbook The OCC issued an updated version of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook, which provides information and procedures for examiners in...
ICBA urges OCC to reject Stripe’s national trust bank charter application
ICBA urges OCC to reject Stripe’s national trust bank charter application ICBA urged the OCC to reject Stripe’s application for a national trust bank charter for a proposed subsidiary, Bridge...
Trump signs bill to reopen government
Trump signs bill to reopen government President Donald Trump signed into law legislation to reopen the federal government through Jan. 30 following House passage of the measure. Details: The...
CSBS: Community banks pay more for compliance
CSBS: Community banks pay more for compliance The Conference of State Bank Supervisors published data showing banking regulation is more burdensome on community banks. Details: Based on 10 years...
Online Course Newsletter – November 2025
Online Course Newsletter – November 2025 There were no new or updated courses this past month, but we are working on new content for release in Q1 2026. As you prepare to assign courses for the...
ICBA: Tax-Exempt Mega-Credit Union Acquisition Signals It’s Time for a Policy Response
ICBA: Tax-Exempt Mega-Credit Union Acquisition Signals It’s Time for a Policy Response Washington, D.C. — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
USDA announces second round of supplemental disaster assistance payments
USDA announces second round of supplemental disaster assistance payments The USDA announced the second phase of supplemental disaster relief payments that would be distributed under the...
ICBA: Mega-credit union acquisition signals it’s time for a policy response
ICBA: Mega-credit union acquisition signals it’s time for a policy response After the latest deal involving a multi-billion-dollar credit union acquiring a community bank, ICBA said these deals are...
ICBA shares deposit insurance priorities with lawmakers ahead of House hearing
ICBA shares deposit insurance priorities with lawmakers ahead of House hearing ICBA told Congress that raising deposit insurance limits will bolster depositor confidence in community banks. ...
ICBA: Second Mega-Credit Union Acquisition in Two Days Demands Response to Industry’s Tax Exemption
ICBA: Second Mega-Credit Union Acquisition in Two Days Demands Response to Industry’s Tax Exemption Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
Fed details new supervisory principles
Fed details new supervisory principles The Federal Reserve released information regarding new operating principles for bank supervision. Details: The Fed said the principles, which were...
House panel holds hearing on deposit insurance reform
House panel holds hearing on deposit insurance reform The House Financial Services Committee discussed a wide array of issues during a hearing on deposit insurance reform, including supporting...
After second credit union acquisition in two days, ICBA demands policy response
After second credit union acquisition in two days, ICBA demands policy response With large credit unions announcing two acquisitions of Main Street community banks in as many days, ICBA said it...
Fed’s Miran endorses community bank regulatory relief
Fed’s Miran endorses community bank regulatory relief Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the Fed’s regulatory framework should allow community banks to remain the engines of their local...
Trump nominates new CFPB head
Trump nominates new CFPB head President Donald Trump nominated Stuart Levenbach to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for a five-year term. Background: Levenbach has served...
Senate panel advances Travis Hill nomination for FDIC chair
Senate panel advances Travis Hill nomination for FDIC chair The Senate Banking Committee advanced the nomination of Travis Hill to be FDIC chairman. The nomination now heads to the full Senate for...
CISA shares mitigation tips for ‘bulletproof’ cybercrimes
CISA shares mitigation tips for ‘bulletproof’ cybercrimes The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and its partners released a guide on mitigating risks from bulletproof hosting (BPH)...
ICBA, others share recommendations on curbing illegal robocalls
ICBA, others share recommendations on curbing illegal robocalls ICBA and other groups sent the Federal Communications Commission recommendations to improve STIR/SHAKEN, a call authentication...