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Senate bill would improve supervisory appeals process
ICBA-advocated legislation to improve the bank examination environment through a workable appeals process was introduced in the Senate.
FDIC board meeting tomorrow on budget, signage
The FDIC scheduled a board meeting for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Dec. 20.
FDIC issues advisory on CRE concentrations
The FDIC issued an advisory to reemphasize the importance of strong capital, appropriate credit loss allowance levels, and robust credit risk-management practices for institutions with commercial...
Farm Credit System growth slows in 2023
The Farm Credit Administration board met last week to receive a quarterly report on economic conditions affecting the agricultural economy and Farm Credit System institutions.
ICBA Hosts First ThinkTECH Connect To Showcase Community Bank Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its first ThinkTECH Connect event, an ICBA event showcasing rapid-fire pitches from 10 emerging fintechs that address community bank pain...
Webinar to help navigate recent CRA changes
ICBA is hosting a webinar next month on the federal banking agencies’ recently finalized changes to Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
CNN reports on credit union lending disparities, citing CRA exemption
The nation’s largest credit union has the widest racial disparities in mortgage approval rates of any major lender, CNN reported.
Basel panel proposes tighter standards on bank stablecoin exposures
The Basel Committee published a new consultation paper proposing to refine how it treats stablecoins in its standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures.
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close ILC Loophole
ICBA today expressed its strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company (ILC) loophole, which allows commercial companies to own full-service banks without the same...
Williams: Community bankers focused on regulatory environment
ICBA Chairman Derek Williams discusses the community banking industry’s 2024 outlook in the latest “Banking with Interest” podcast from IntraFi.
ThinkTECH Accelerator registration open
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 quarterly briefing today
ICBA today is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights.
ICBA quarterly briefing tomorrow
ICBA tomorrow is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights. Scheduled for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Dec. 13
ICBA names Aaron Stetter as EVP of affiliate, volunteer relations
ICBA announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president of affiliate and volunteer relations.
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023
Revised CDFI certification application released
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued a revised CDFI certification application that addresses ICBA concerns with a previously released proposal.
FDIC: DIF restoration on track
The FDIC projects the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio will likely reach its 1.35% minimum by the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028, according to an agency update on its DIF restoration plan.
Fed holds rates steady, hints at 2024 cuts
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates at a range of 5.25-5.50% and indicated rate cuts are on the table in 2024.
Postal Inspectors warning consumers about check washing
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning consumers about check washing, in which fraudsters change payee names and dollar amounts on checks and fraudulently deposit them.
ThinkTECH Connect set for today
ICBA today is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.