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House Financial Services subcommittee chairs named
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced the panel’s subcommittees, chairs, and jurisdiction for the 118th Congress.
Register for ICBA LIVE 2023: the Largest Networking Event for the Nation’s Community Bankers
Register for ICBA LIVE 2023: the Largest Networking Event for the Nation’s Community Bankers Register today for the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE...
CFPB planning ‘pre-rule’ overdraft activity: agenda
The Biden Administration’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs published the regulatory agencies’ fall 2022 rulemaking agenda.
CFPB accepting HMDA data submissions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said its filing period for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data collected in 2022 opened on Jan. 1. Submissions will be considered timely if received on or...
ICBA Announces Nominations for 2023-24 Board of Directors
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the nominees to serve on its 2023-24 board of directors.
USDA expands eligibility for emergency programs
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency expanded eligibility and enhanced available benefits for several programs that provide support following natural disasters.
Fed’s Bowman: Regulators shouldn’t hinder crypto innovation
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said that while crypto-assets can pose significant risks to consumers and the financial system, regulators should avoid hindering innovation.
Powell: Fed climate responsibilities narrow
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed has narrow responsibilities regarding climate-related financial risks, while broader climate policies should be made by elected officials.
ICBA to SBA: Don’t Add Unregulated Fintechs to Federal Loan Program
ICBA reiterated its call for the Small Business Administration to maintain its long-standing moratorium on the number of non-federally regulated institutions, including nonbank fintech companies,...
Banking agencies issue new crypto guidance
Federal banking regulators issued a statement highlighting key crypto risks for banking organizations and describing the agencies’ approaches to supervision in this area.
Bolton: Wells Fargo penalty reflects too-big-to-fail plague
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest penalty against Wells Fargo Bank reflects the unfortunate fact that the too-big-to-fail problem is alive and well, ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton wrote...
GSE Form 1103, fair lending requirements effective March 1
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are reminding lenders that they will require the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (Form 1103) for new conventional loans with application dates on or after March 1.
ICBA/Travelers Deliver 21st Consecutive Dividend for Participating Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the 21st consecutive dividend for community banks participating in the Travelers ICBA insurance program’s Policyholder Safety...
CFPB updates TILA thresholds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule amending the official interpretations for Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, to update the dollar amounts of...
Romero Rainey: ICBA, community bankers stand together in 2022
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said ICBA and community bankers this year proved once again to be effective advocates in Washington.
Boston Fed, MIT end CBDC research project
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and MIT concluded their joint Project Hamilton research project into the technical feasibility of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency.
Toomey bill would allow Fed master accounts for stablecoin issuers
Retiring Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced legislation on stablecoin regulation, contributing to the debate over crypto oversight that will resume during the...
CFPB adjusts asset-size thresholds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued three annual threshold adjustment final rules.
ICBA response to New York climate proposal making news
ICBA’s pushback against New York State Department of Financial Services proposed guidance on climate risk is making headlines.
ICBA pledges to ensure community bank voice is heard on FDIC board
Following the Senate confirmation of FDIC board members, including FDIC Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg’s nomination for chairman, ICBA released a statement pledging to work with the officials on...