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FinCEN warns of Employee Retention Credit fraud
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions on fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit.
Agencies extend comment period on megabank debt proposal
Federal banking regulators extended the comment period on their long-term debt proposed rule for large banks until Jan. 16, 2024. Comments on the proposal were originally due by Nov. 30.
FDIC approves special committee for workplace review
The FDIC board of directors unanimously approved a special committee to oversee an independent third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture following reports of misconduct.
Agencies issue new advisory on LockBit ransomware
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released a joint cybersecurity advisory on detection methods associated with LockBit 3.0 ransomware affecting Citrix systems.
ICBA Supports CFPB Approval of Project to Improve Mortgage Disclosures
ICBA today expressed support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure...
Keynote speakers, learning labs set for ICBA LIVE
ICBA announced two keynote speakers and initial learning lab sessions for ICBA LIVE 2024, which is scheduled for March 14-17 in Orlando, Fla.
ICBA briefing on CRA rule next week
ICBA next week is slated to hold a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
Fed announces pricing for payment services
The Federal Reserve Board announced pricing for payment services offered by the Federal Reserve Banks, effective Jan. 2.
FS-ISAC issues report on LockBit ransomware group
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center released a white paper on LockBit, one of the most prolific ransomware groups since 2019.
CFPB approves ICBA proposal to improve mortgage disclosures
ICBA expressed support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules.
FHFA finalizes changes to commingled securities, bi-merge requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule that amends several provisions of the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
ICBA urges preliminary notice on credit reporting rulemaking
ICBA and other groups called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking before releasing its upcoming proposed rule on credit reporting.
Sixth ThinkTECH Accelerator open for registration
Community bankers can now register to participate in the sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program to meet with six emerging fintech companies advancing community bank innovation.
ICBA supports community bank exemption from FDIC special assessment
ICBA expressed support for the FDIC’s final rule exempting the vast majority of community banks from its special assessment to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund.
FDIC finalizes community bank special assessment exemption
The FDIC board of directors voted 3-2 to approve its special assessment to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund with an ICBA-supported exemption for the vast majority of community banks.
ICBA meets with Fed on re-presentment concerns
ICBA leadership community bankers and staff met with Federal Reserve officials on banking regulators’ supervisory approach to how banks assess fees on items that are repeatedly rejected for...
ICBA issues comprehensive CRA summary, reschedules briefing
ICBA released a comprehensive summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
ICBA Supports FDIC Special Assessment’s Community Bank Exemption
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s final rule implementing special assessments for the resolutions of Silicon...
Global group finalizes crypto policy recommendations
The International Organization of Securities Commissions finalized its recommended policies to govern digital assets markets.
ICBA issues comprehensive CRA summary, reschedules briefing
ICBA released a comprehensive summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.