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ICBA Names Aaron Stetter as Executive Vice President, Affiliate and Volunteer Relations
ICBA today announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president, affiliate and volunteer relations.
ICBA announces next ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort
ICBA announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector
This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of...
OCC issues guidance on ‘buy now, pay later’ lending
The OCC issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations to address the risks associated with “buy now, pay later” lending.
ICBA urges President Biden to sign resolution blocking 1071 rule
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on President Joe Biden to sign a recently passed bipartisan resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
Romero Rainey, Merski again named top lobbyists
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski were featured on The Hill’s 2023 list of the nation’s top...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort Revealed
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP6), which will focus on fintech solutions around...
ICBA: Agency use of AI could relieve data reporting burden
ICBA offered recommendations for an Office of Management and Budget proposal to establish artificial intelligence governance standards for federal agencies.
ICBA Statement on Revised CDFI Certification Application
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Treasury Department and Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announcement on revisions to the CDFI...
Regulators rolling out off-cycle exams: Reuters
Reuters reported on bank regulators ramping up off-cycle examinations of community banks following large bank failures earlier this year.
ICBA's Romero Rainey, Merski Again Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyist List
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski are among the top association executives featured in The...
Here for good: help us celebrate community banking
The year is almost over, and we’d love your help to get ready for ICBA LIVE 2024, March 14-17. In line with the holiday spirit, we’re asking you to share how you and your bank are here for good:...
ThinkTECH session next week features quick fintech pitches
ICBA next week is hosting a fast and informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks.
House committee chairman McHenry won’t seek reelection
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) announced he will retire from Congress at the end of his current term.
White paper warns of ‘triangulation’ fraud
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center recently issued a white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the...
CFPB to Congress: ICBA mortgage disclosure proposal could benefit housing market
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau promoted its recent approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures in testimony before Congress.
Independent Banker features Best Community Banks to Work For
The December issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features the 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For recipients.
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.
Fed touts ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach to innovation
The Federal Reserve Board’s approach to overseeing banking innovation seeks to ensure activities that present fundamentally the same risks are regulated in the same way, a Fed regulator is slated...
House passes ICBA-advocated resolution to scrap CFPB 1071 rule
ICBA commended the House for passing an ICBA-advocated resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements.
OCC announces 2024 fees and assessments
The OCC announced its fees and assessments for calendar year 2024.
House set to vote today on nullifying 1071 rule
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule ahead of a House vote slated for...
FinCEN updates beneficial ownership information resources
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated its beneficial ownership information frequently asked questions, Small Entity Compliance Guide, quick reference materials, and informational video.
FDIC adds new technical assistance videos
The FDIC announced updates to its Technical Assistance Video Program.
ICBA Commends House for Passing Resolution to Scrap CFPB’s Onerous Small-Business Reporting Rule
ICBA today commended the House for passing a bipartisan, ICBA-advocated resolution (S.J.Res.32) to nullify the CFPB’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements and...
ICBA Independent Banker Honors 2023 Best Community Banks to Work For Winners
The December cover story of Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), spotlights this year’s Best Community Banks to...
ICBA Congratulates New Conference of State Bank Supervisors President and CEO Brandon Milhorn
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Conference of State Bank Supervisors announcement that Brandon Milhorn...
ICBA to FDIC: Focus new resolution standards on banks over $100B
ICBA said it agrees with an FDIC proposal to implement resolution planning for banks with at least $100 billion in assets but said banks between $50 billion and $100 billon should generally be exempt.
Community bank net income declines in Q3
Community banks reported a 4.8% third-quarter decline in net income from the previous quarter and a 15% decrease from the same period a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking...
ICBA congratulates new CSBS chief
ICBA congratulated Brandon Milhorn for being named president and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.
Chopra pressed on 1071 rule during Senate hearing
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra faced questions from Congress about the bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data reporting rule.
FDIC, OCC issue CRA exam schedule
The FDIC and OCC issued lists of institutions scheduled for Community Reinvestment Act examination during the first and second quarters of 2024.
VeraBank Achieves Faster Time to Value with nCino
VeraBank, a community bank headquartered in Henderson, TX, partnered with nCino to modernize lending processes and streamline employee and customer experiences.
Honor Bank Successfully Deploys nCino's Commercial Banking Solution
nCino, Inc., a pioneer in cloud banking for the global financial services industry, today announced that Honor Bank, a full-service community bank in Northern Michigan, is live on the nCino Cloud...
FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024.
CISA LinkedIn presentation today on cybersecurity protections
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency today is hosting a LinkedIn Live presentation on its Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals.
Grassroots push continues ahead of House 1071 vote
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule ahead of a House vote slated for...
FinCEN extends deadline for beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their initial reports on beneficial ownership information.
ICBA pushing grassroots outreach ahead of House 1071 vote
With the House expected to vote this week on an ICBA-advocated resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their...
Fed officials weigh future rate hikes
Federal Reserve officials in separate speeches discussed the implications of softening economic activity on the interest rate outlook.