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Community Banker University now ICBA Education

ICBA announced the rebranding of Community Banker University to ICBA Education as part of the new ICBA brand, which launched last week.

Nov 07, 2023
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ICBA opposes Labor Department overtime proposal

ICBA expressed strong opposition to a Labor Department proposal that would increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.

Nov 07, 2023
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Department of Labor

ICBA expresses concerns with SBA 7(a) expansion

ICBA expressed concerns with a Small Business Administration announcement that it has licensed three new Small Business Lending Companies for its 7(a) loan program.

Nov 06, 2023
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Small Business Administration

ICBA briefing next week on CRA final rule

ICBA is slated to hold a complimentary briefing next week on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

Nov 09, 2023
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Compliance

House Ag ranking member calls for one-year farm bill extension

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (D-Ga.) called for a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill while lawmakers continue to develop a five-year reauthorization.

Nov 07, 2023
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Farm Bill

New ICBA podcast on rising cybercrime

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights rising cybercrime and the importance of community banks fortifying their cybersecurity operations.

Nov 06, 2023
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ICBA Statement on New SBA 7(a) Lending Companies

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Small Business Administration’s expansion of its 7(a) loan program.

Nov 03, 2023
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Small Business Administration

OCC publishes revised Telephone Consumer Protection Act procedures

The OCC published revised interagency examination procedures for the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Nov 02, 2023
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Compliance

ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed

ICBA said that while it supports the FinCEN’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine...

Nov 01, 2023
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Congressional Matters

White House releases executive order on AI standards

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish new safety, privacy, and equity standards for artificial intelligence.

Oct 31, 2023
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Technology

Watchdog warns of money-laundering threats

The Financial Action Task Force—a global anti-money-laundering watchdog—updated its list of jurisdictions with strategic AML, terrorist-financing, and weapons-proliferation deficiencies.

Nov 06, 2023
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Digital Assets

ICBA offers high-level CRA summary ahead of briefing

ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.

Nov 06, 2023
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Federal Reserve Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule

ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.

Nov 02, 2023
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Compliance Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Final rule on Treasury check liability will not mandate verification system

The Treasury Department’s Bureau of Fiscal Service issued a final rule governing the payments of Treasury checks.

Nov 02, 2023
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Compliance

The 15 Latest Holiday Scams To Watch Out for in 2023

Holiday scams can happen at any time — from Black Friday and Cyber Monday to the weeks and months leading up to the end of the year.

Nov 02, 2023
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Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio

Please join us in welcoming our newest field rep, Jean Taddonio. Jean will be serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York and New Jersey.

Nov 02, 2023
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ICBA Launches New Brand - Reflects differentiation and momentum of ICBA and community banks

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today unveiled its new brand — reflecting the continued strength, differentiation, and momentum of ICBA and its one mission: community banks.

Nov 01, 2023
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How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog

A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.

Nov 01, 2023
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Digital Assets

Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits

A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.

Nov 01, 2023
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Digital Assets

Ag tech solutions forum this week

ICBA’s next ThinkTECH Solutions Forum will spotlight ag tech solutions that can help community banks keep pace with the competition.

Oct 31, 2023
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