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CFPB sending $6M in relief checks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it recently sent $6 million in financial relief to consumers harmed by illegal lending practices targeting veterans.
Independent Banker offers 2024 CEO outlook
The January issue of ICBA's Independent Banker magazine features a look ahead at the coming year from a roundtable of community bank CEOs.
ICBA announces support for proposed large-bank debt rules
ICBA announced its support for an interagency proposal to require banks with $100 billion or more in assets to maintain minimum levels of externally issued long-term debt.
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer won’t seek reelection
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.), who chairs the House Financial Services Committee’s national security subcommittee, said he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
ICBA Community tops 2,000 members
The ICBA Community online platform continues to grow, recently surpassing 2,000 members since its launch in July.
ICBA to CFPB: Small-biz review needed ahead of overdraft proposal
ICBA and other groups called on the CFPB to hold off on any rulemakings related to overdraft and non-sufficient-funds fees until it conducts a statutorily required review under the Small Business...
ThinkTECH Accelerator private sessions coming up
Community bankers can register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
CDFI Fund advisory board meeting this month
The Community Development Advisory Board—which advises the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund—is scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, Jan. 17. The virtual meeting...
ICBA urges community bank exemptions in 1033 rule
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exempt certain community banks from proposed standards for sharing consumer financial data.
FinCEN now accepting beneficial ownership reports
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network began accepting beneficial ownership information reports.
ICBA PAC auction tickets available
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 35th Annual Auction Fundraiser, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, during ICBA LIVE in Orlando.
Treasury issues request for input on financial inclusion
The Treasury Department issued a request for information on its planned development of a national strategy for financial inclusion.
ICBA to CFPB: Include Community Bank Exemption in 1033 Proposal on Sharing Consumer Financial Data
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exempt certain community banks from proposed standards for sharing consumer financial data.
FinCEN finalizes rule on beneficial ownership information access
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule that establishes the framework for access to and protection of beneficial ownership information.
Treasury seeks input on national financial inclusion strategy
The Treasury Department requested input on its planned development of a national strategy for financial inclusion.
Senate committee chairman: ILC loophole a top 2024 priority
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) included ICBA-supported legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole in his list of priorities for the coming year.
ICBA mission crucial to 2023 successes: Romero Rainey
Never has ICBA’s community bank-focused mission been more important than in 2023, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said this week in a message to the nation’s community bankers.
New NCUA board member confirmed
The Senate confirmed Tanya Otsuka to serve as a member of the National Credit Union Administration board. Otsuka replaces board member Rodney Hood, whose term expired in August.
FDIC finalizes rules on official sign, misrepresentations
The FDIC board of directors adopted a final rule to modernize rules governing the use of official FDIC signs and to clarify agency regulations on deposit insurance misrepresentations.
Agencies adjust CRA asset thresholds
Federal regulators announced the 2024 updated asset-size thresholds used to define "small banks" and "intermediate small banks" under their current Community Reinvestment Act regulations.