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Central bank group says CBDC experiment successful
The Bank for International Settlements said an experiment showed that wholesale central bank digital currencies can be used to facilitate cross-border trading and settlement between financial...
FinCEN proposes extending deadline for filing beneficial owner info
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a proposal to extend the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports.
Independent Banker focuses on all things cybersecurity
The October issue of ICBA Independent Banker magazine features six things community banks need to know about cybersecurity today.
New ICBA podcast on how community banks can use AI
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights what artificial intelligence means for community banks and how they can take advantage of it.
Short-term funding extension averts government shutdown
Congress on Saturday passed a short-term government funding extension, which President Joe Biden signed into law, averting a government shutdown. The agreement keeps the government funded at...
FinCEN issues updated guidance on beneficial ownership reporting
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued additional guidance and resources on pending beneficial ownership information reporting requirements.
FDIC updates consumer compliance exam manual
The FDIC issued an updated version of its Consumer Compliance Examination Manual, which exam staff use for supervisory activities.
FinCEN seeking comment on application for reporting identifier
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is seeking additional comment on a proposed application that entities would use to obtain an identifier for reporting beneficial ownership information.
CISA launches cybersecurity public awareness campaign
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced the launch of a nationwide cybersecurity public awareness campaign to educate Americans on how to stay safe online.
ICBA opposing congressional efforts to advance rate caps
ICBA and other groups expressed united opposition to a legislative proposal to impose a national cap on the fees and interest charged on consumer loans.
Introducing ICBA Payments’ New Chairman: Ruth Christopher
When she launched her career as a CPA, Ruth Christopher wasn’t necessarily envisioning a role at a community bank. But after a few years at a regional CPA firm, a partner encouraged her to apply as...
ICBA Commends Senate Banking Committee for Passing Bipartisan Cannabis-Banking Bill
ICBA today commended the Senate Banking Committee for its passage of the SAFER Banking Act, legislation that would establish a safe harbor from sanctions for financial institutions that serve...
ICBA requests comment extension on overtime proposal
ICBA and other groups asked the Labor Department to extend by 60 days the comment period on its proposal to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.
Unlock Your Portfolio’s Potential with Credit Card Marketing
Marketing programs are critical to portfolio health and expansion. The key to success is simple: get started and take action! The steps below should help you start your journey.
Fed’s Bowman urges community banks to weigh in on agency rulemakings
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman encouraged community bankers to provide feedback on agency rulemakings.
CFPB outlines proposals to remove medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is beginning a rulemaking process to remove medical bills from Americans’ credit reports.
Branding on Purpose
There’s been a lot of chatter lately about brand power and how brand drives an organization’s outward expression of its mission and values by being at the heart of great client and employee...
Rethinking Merchant Services
Banks have traditionally relied on interest income from loans and deposits, but non-traditional financial services companies are providing competition for these core products. To survive long term,...
Grassroots urgent as Senate prepares to act on 1071 reversal
With the Senate set to act as soon as this week on a resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is urging community bankers to urge their senators to...
SBA Advocacy roundtables on new overtime proposal
The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy this week is hosting roundtable discussions on the Labor Department’s proposal to increase the number of employees who are entitled to...