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