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FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the FinCEN reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial...
Community Bank Briefing for Q2
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time). Register here.
CFPB director says a level playing field is needed in CRA modernization
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra provided his semi-annual report to the House Financial Services Committee. Highlights:
Survey: Almost all central banks are researching CBDC
Nearly all central banks are researching whether to issue a central bank digital currency, according to a Bank for International Settlements survey.
Biden taps Goldsmith Romero to lead FDIC
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
ICBA CRA Solutions offers tips to help prevent elder financial abuse
ICBA and ICBA CRA Solutions released tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.
Fed holds rates steady, predicts fewer cuts in 2024
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, due to an uncertain economic outlook and inflation risks.
ICBA CRA Solutions Offers Tips to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its subsidiary, ICBA CRA Solutions, are providing tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day...
CFPB proposes to ban medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports.
Chopra lays out CFPB priorities before Congress
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra described the CFPB’s focus on financial data, medical debt, and credit cards during his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee.
Boozman releases Senate GOP farm bill framework
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) released the Senate Republican framework for the next farm bill.
ICBA study: Small-business owners satisfied with community banks, but regulations threaten lending
ICBA released findings from a study showing that while small-business owners prefer community banks, increasingly burdensome and complex regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
Virtual seminar on analyzing financial statements tomorrow
ICBA is hosting a virtual seminar on financial statements starting at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow.
Podcast: Banking Transformed
A new episode of the Banking Transformed podcast from ICBA Preferred Service Provider MeridianLink shares actionable insights to boost bank' growth, efficiency, and customer experience.
ICBA Study: While 95% of Small-Business Owners Are Satisfied with Community Banks, Regulations Threaten Lending
As community banks and small businesses face increasingly burdensome and complex federal regulations, the Independent Community Bankers of America today released findings from a new study on how...
ICBA requests comment extension on Fedwire schedule change
ICBA requested a 90-day extension to the Federal Reserve Board’s request for comment on expanding Fedwire Funds Service and National Settlement Services operating hours.
Credit union bank acquisitions break record halfway through 2024
ICBA-opposed credit union acquisitions of taxpaying community banks have reached an annual record less than halfway through the year, according to a new report.
Simplifying the Path to Homeownership: ICBA Offers Essential Tips for Homebuyers
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is encouraging current and prospective homeowners to connect with their trusted local community...
CFPB launches review of mortgage closing fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a public inquiry into what is driving an increase in mortgage closing costs.
Latest Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Expansive Congressional Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.