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ICBA Examining Executive Order on Digital Assets and Its Impact on Community Banks and Consumers
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the White House’s executive order on digital asset risks and opportunities.
Agencies announce crypto-related charges with executive order on deck
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced separate charges related to digital asset-related fraud.
Rounds, Gruenberg, Hsu addressing 2022 Capital Summit
Several speakers are set for the 2022 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for May 1-4 in Washington, D.C.
New sanctions target Russian billionaires, disinformation
The Treasury and State departments announced additional sanctions on Russian individuals and companies for supporting the Russian government despite existing sanctions.
Alabama Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Brad M. Bolton, president, CEO and senior lender of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2022-23.
ICBA Urges Congress to Ask Credit Union Representatives About Tax Exemption
With representatives from tax-exempt credit unions in Washington this week for meetings with congressional offices, the Independent Community Bankers of America is calling on lawmakers to ask tough...
ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Agreement with Jack Henry
ICBA today announced its expanded relationship with Preferred Service Provider Jack Henry & Associates to include its Performance Scorecard tool.
Biden administration announces sweeping Russia sanctions
The Biden administration announced a new set of economic sanctions against Russia following its launch of a military operation in Ukraine.
FHFA re-proposes GSE seller-servicer eligibility requirements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency re-proposed minimum financial eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller-servicers.
ICBA campaign targeting credit union tax exemption
ICBA is running a targeted digital campaign encouraging congressional offices to press credit unions on acquisitions of community banks and other key issues.
ICBA supports Senate TAILOR Act
ICBA expressed support for Senate legislation to promote tiered banking regulation by requiring agencies to tailor regulatory actions based on the risk profile and business model of affected...
Jennifer Newman Joins ICBA Congressional Relations Team as Assistant Vice President
The Independent Community Bankers of America, announced today the hire of Jennifer Newman as assistant vice president of congressional relations.
FinCEN: Beneficial ownership rulemaking next step in BSA/AML overhaul
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is working to issue proposed rules on beneficial ownership information access and disclosure requirements, FinCEN Deputy Director AnnaLou Tirol said.
ICBA Announces 2022-23 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2022-23 Executive Committee during the 2022 ICBA LIVE national convention in San Antonio.
Incoming ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton: There’s No Success without Sacrifice
Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Brad Bolton encouraged community banks attending ICBA LIVE to sacrifice a few minutes of every day to engage in ICBA advocacy efforts for...
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey: Race for Community Banks and Main Street a Marathon, Not a Sprint
During her keynote speech today at ICBA LIVE, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey reminded community bankers theyare the heartbeat of this nation’s economy and every community deserves a...
ICBA LIVE Kicks off in San Antonio: “All In, All Heart” Celebrates the Spirit of Community Banking
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the country will gather in-person for the 2022 Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) national convention ICBA LIVE, at...
ICBA: Insured Deposits Are Safe at a Community Bank
The Independent Community Bankers of America today reminded consumers and community banking customers that their insured deposits are safe and backed by the full faith and credit of the federal...
Blog: How new BIN standards affect community banks
The latest blog post from ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio spotlights new Bank Identification Number standards taking effect in April.
CFPB issues student loan servicer notice on loan forgiveness
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a bulletin detailing student loan servicers’ obligations to halt unlawful conduct related to borrowers’ eligibility and benefits under the Public...
ThinkTECH Accelerator slots still available
ThinkTECH Accelerator slots still available Community bankers can schedule virtual visits this month and next with 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program participants. Community bankers can...
Senate hearing next week on stablecoins
Senate hearing next week on stablecoins The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a hearing for next week on the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets report on stablecoins. The Senate...
CFPB issues QM fact sheet on certain adjustable-rate loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a fact sheet on the interest rate used to calculate prepaid interest for qualified mortgages under the price-based General QM definition.
CFPB launches review of automated appraisal models
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an outline of options to strengthen oversight of computer models used to help determine home valuations.
ICBA offers America Saves Week resources
ICBA’s Tell Your Story Marketing and Communications Toolkit offers a customizable news release and social media graphics to help community banks recognize America Saves Week this week.
OCC issues FAQs on CRA rescission
The OCC issued responses to frequently asked questions about its December 2021 final rule that rescinded its June 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and reinstated the 1995 interagency CRA rule.
ICBA Provides Savings Tips for Consumers During America Saves Week, Feb. 21-25
During America Saves Week, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) offers consumers savings tips as they work towards building a secure financial future.
What to know about crossing a CRA asset threshold
A new ICBA issue brief breaks down what community banks need to know about moving into a new Community Reinvestment Act asset-size categorization.
Executive order on crypto policy coming next week: report
The Biden administration is reportedly expected to release an executive order on regulating digital assets next week.
New blog post offers key takeaways of Fed CBDC papers
A new ICBA blog post spotlights the key community banker takeaways of recent Federal Reserve reports on the possibility of a future U.S. central bank digital currency.
Blog: How new BIN standards affect community banks
The latest blog post from ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio spotlights new Bank Identification Number standards taking effect in April.
ThinkTECH Accelerator slots still available
Community bankers can schedule virtual visits this month and next with 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program participants.
New blog post offers key takeaways of Fed CBDC papers
A new ICBA blog post spotlights the key community banker takeaways of recent Federal Reserve reports on the possibility of a future U.S. central bank digital currency.
ICBA advocates bills supporting MDIs, CDFIs
ICBA expressed support for several pending House bills designed to support minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions.
ICBA raises concerns with Basel climate risk paper
ICBA expressed concerns with a Basel Committee on Banking Supervision document on bank management and supervisory oversight of climate risk.
ICBA to Senate: Oppose Postal Banking Amendments
The Independent Community Bankers of America called on senators to oppose amendments to the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076) that would authorize the U.S. Postal Service to offer...
ICBA urges senators to oppose postal banking amendments
ICBA urges senators to oppose postal banking amendments ICBA called on senators to oppose amendments to the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (H.R. 3076) that would authorize the U.S. Postal...
ICBA offers plan for modernizing BSA rules
ICBA laid out its plan for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to modernize its outdated Bank Secrecy Act framework to alleviate compliance burdens while producing more useful information for...
Cybersecurity exercises start tomorrow
Cybersecurity exercises start tomorrow ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are hosting a tabletop exercise on several dates starting tomorrow to support community bank...
CFPB: Banks already changing overdraft policies
CFPB: Banks already changing overdraft policies The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said there has been a “notable trend” of banks changing overdraft programs as the bureau begins targeting...
ICBA, CISA cybersecurity exercises start next week
ICBA, CISA cybersecurity exercises start next week ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are hosting a tabletop exercise on several dates starting next week to support...
House meeting next week on MDIs, CDFIs
House meeting next week on MDIs, CDFIs The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to meet next week for a hearing on federal support for minority depository institutions and community...
PPP borrowers may request reviews of partial forgiveness decisions
PPP borrowers may request reviews of partial forgiveness decisions Paycheck Protection Program borrowers may request an SBA loan review of partial forgiveness decisions issued by their PPP lenders,...
ICBA urges Senate to retain House-passed cannabis bill
ICBA urges Senate to retain House-passed cannabis bill ICBA called on the Senate to advance a House-passed amendment to establish a cannabis banking safe harbor, which community bankers can...
House again passes cannabis banking safe harbor
The House passed legislation with an ICBA-advocated amendment to establish a cannabis banking safe harbor, which community bankers can call on the Senate to pass.
ICBA set for 2022 Capital Summit
Registration is open for the 2022 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for May 1-4 in Washington, D.C.
New ICBA podcast covers finding, keeping talent
New ICBA podcast covers finding, keeping talent The latest episode of ICBA’s Communities of Innovation podcast focuses on recruiting and retaining top bank talent in today’s competitive job market....
As House panel meets, ICBA urges coordinated crypto approach
As House panel meets, ICBA urges coordinated crypto approach Policymakers should take a comprehensive, coordinated regulatory approach to stablecoins and other digital assets, ICBA told the House...
ICBA to FinCEN: Drop beneficial owner reporting mandate
ICBA to FinCEN: Drop beneficial owner reporting mandate With the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network now required to collect beneficial ownership information directly from reporting companies, it...
Taxpayer group continues push for credit union transparency
Taxpayer group continues push for credit union transparency The National Taxpayers Union encouraged key congressional committees to consider whether credit unions should continue to be exempt from...
ICBA Urges Senate to Retain House-Passed SAFE Banking Act in Conference
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the House’s latest passage of legislation to establish a cannabis banking...
ICBA Capital Summit set for May 1-4
ICBA Capital Summit set for May 1-4 Registration is open for the 2022 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for May 1-4 in Washington, D.C. Registration is open for...
Cannabis banking amendment added to COMPETES Act
Cannabis banking amendment added to COMPETES Act The House included an ICBA-advocated bill establishing a cannabis banking safe harbor as an amendment to a pending legislative package. The House...
Regulators to Share Views on Community Bank Innovation at ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Event
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), in partnership with The Venture Center, will host a one-day virtual summit for policymakers and the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator fintech...
ICBA, CISA cybersecurity exercises start this month
ICBA, CISA cybersecurity exercises start this month ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are hosting a tabletop exercise on several dates starting this month to support...
Senate hearing today on Fed nominees
Senate hearing today on Fed nominees The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to meet at 8:45 a.m. (Eastern time) today, Feb. 3, for a hearing on President Joe Biden’s three nominations to fill...
FDIC expands #GetBanked campaign
FDIC expands #GetBanked campaign The FDIC announced it will expand its #GetBanked public awareness campaign into the Los Angeles, Dallas, and Detroit metro areas after launching it last year in...
Postal commission indicates banking pilot violated law
Postal commission indicates banking pilot violated law The Postal Regulatory Commission is pressing the U.S. Postal Service on why it didn’t seek the commission’s approval before launching an...
ICBA, groups to Fed: Reconsider interchange proposal
ICBA, groups to Fed: Reconsider interchange proposal ICBA and other groups called on the Federal Reserve Board to reconsider its proposal to reopen regulations governing debit card interchange fees...
Credit union debt offering bolsters oversight push
Credit union debt offering bolsters oversight push A new rule that allows private institutional investors to exploit credit union tax subsidies is yet another reason for Congress to investigate...