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Senate slated to vote today on 1071 reversal
With the Senate scheduled to vote today on a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is urging community bankers to urge their senators to support the...
Fed meeting next week on revising debit interchange fee cap
The Federal Reserve Board scheduled a meeting for next week on proposed revisions to the agency’s debit interchange fee cap.
Agencies issue anti-ransomware guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released an updated version of the joint #StopRansomware Guide. The update includes new prevention tips, revised response...
ICBA backs DeFi policy recommendations
ICBA expressed support for the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ recommendations for establishing policies on decentralized finance.
Agencies meeting next week on CRA reform, climate risk
The Federal Reserve Board and FDIC board of directors scheduled meetings for next week on two high-profile regulatory issues: the Community Reinvestment Act and climate risk.
Fed’s Bowman: CBDC benefits remain unclear
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she has yet to see a compelling argument that a U.S. central bank digital currency could address payments system problems more effectively,...
New blog post: Crypto concerns renew digital assets policy debate
A new ICBA blog post recaps the significant upheaval in the digital assets market over the past year and what it means for Washington’s response.
FHFA’s Thompson addresses rise in enterprise repurchase requests
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson recognized mortgage lenders’ concerns with rising repurchase requests from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, though she said requests have declined...
ICBA plan to promote mortgage affordability makes news
ICBA’s joint proposal to reduce mortgage rates by an estimated 100 to 150 basis points is making news.
FHFA expands ‘rep and warrant’ relief to loans with COVID-19 forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will revise the treatment of active single-family mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for which borrowers elected a COVID-19 forbearance under...
FHFA issues new set of appraisal data
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a new set of data points and trends found in appraisal reports.
The Community Bankers Association of Kansas endorses CRA Partners
The Community Bankers Association of Kansas recently endorsed CRA Partners as a means to help reduce incidents of crime in area nursing homes, while offering banks the opportunity to earn CRA credit.
CFTC charges head of failed crypto bank with fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission charged the former head of failed crypto brokerage firm Voyager Digital with fraud and registration failures in connection with the digital asset platform.
Payments council releases instant payments operational guide
The U.S. Faster Payments Council released a new resource for banks working to implement instant payments.
ICBA Statement on Today’s CFPB Advisory Opinion
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Senate hearing tomorrow on CDFIs
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow for a subcommittee hearing on community development financial institutions.
Credit unions labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey
Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far,
ICBA National Campaign Toolkit offers audio materials
The ICBA National Campaign Toolkit features numerous assets for community banks and state partners, including customizable audio ads.
CFPB, DOJ: Law protects credit applicants regardless of immigration status
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Justice Department said in a joint statement that all credit applicants are protected from discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act,...
ICBA Proposes Solution to Promote Mortgage Affordability
(ICBA), Community Home Lenders of America, and National Association of REALTORS today proposed a solution to reduce historically high long-term mortgage rates relative to long-term Treasury bonds.