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CFPB says TILA doesn’t preempt state disclosure laws
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said state disclosure laws covering lending to businesses in California, New York, Utah, and Virginia are not preempted by the federal Truth in Lending Act.
FinCEN publishes guidance on beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published its first set of guidance materials to help small businesses understand upcoming beneficial ownership information reporting requirements taking...
Due today: ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator applications
Today is the application deadline for the initial 2023 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which is scheduled to run April 24-June 30.
Court rules for CFPB funding structure ahead of Supreme Court review
A U.S. appeals court ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding structure is constitutional as the Supreme Court prepares to consider the question later this year.
Comments on TRID mortgage disclosures due next week
ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to submit comments by next week’s deadline urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to test and ultimately adopt an ICBA proposal to update...
ICBA backs bill to enhance regulatory flexibility
ICBA expressed support for legislation to support more flexible agency rules that take account of the size and compliance resources of small businesses.
ICBA urges FinCEN to modify proposed beneficial owner reporting form
ICBA called on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to modify its proposed form for collecting beneficial ownership information from reporting companies.
ICBA: Community Banks Remain Healthy and Vibrant
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement on today’s remarks from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
FS-ISAC warns of cybercrime following SVB failure
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary warns that community institutions should anticipate that cybercriminals will attempt to capitalize on...
Biden pushes tougher penalties for executives after bank closures
President Joe Biden called on Congress to authorize tougher penalties for senior bank executives whose mismanagement contributed to their institutions failing.
ICBA Denounces Remarks from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Bailouts for Systemically Risky Institutions
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on today’s testimony from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that uninsured deposits will be protected only at depository institutions...
Yellen remarks reflect ICBA calls for policy that doesn’t pick winners and losers
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department is committed to ensuring the health and competitiveness of the community banking system, reflecting ICBA’s calls for policymakers to ensure...
CFPB expands survey of credit card issuers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced an updated survey of credit card issuers designed to help consumers and families compare interest rates and other features when shopping for a new...
CFPB updates rules with agency contact info
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule to make non-substantive corrections and updates to federal agency contact information in Regulations B, E, F, J, V, X, Z, and DD.
Romero Rainey: ICBA fighting for community banks
ICBA continues to distinguish community banks from larger and riskier financial institutions among policymakers and the media in the wake of recent large bank failures, ICBA President and CEO...
FDIC announces Signature Bank buyer
The FDIC announced a purchase-and-assumption agreement with Flagstar Bank of Hicksville, N.Y., for substantially all deposits and certain loan portfolios of Signature Bridge Bank.
Georgia Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Derek B. Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2023-24. His term begins March 16 at the...
ICBA Announces 2023-24 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the election of its 2023-24 Executive Committee during the 2023 ICBA LIVE national convention in Honolulu.
NCUA considering ICBA-opposed subordinated debt today
With the National Credit Union Administration meeting today on a rule to relax restrictions on issuing subordinated debt, a former NCUA official raised concerns in a recent blog post.
FedNow Service will launch in July
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to launch its FedNow Service in July, Fed officials announced at ICBA LIVE 2023 in Hawaii.