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Romero Rainey: Contrasting views on special assessment show need for community bank voice
The American Bankers Association position that the entire banking industry is responsible for covering the cost of recent large bank failures shows why community banks need their own voice in...
ICBA testifying tomorrow on ag priorities
ICBA is scheduled to testify before Congress tomorrow on its farm bill priorities and other key proposals for the ag sector.
ICBA, groups request comment extension on late-fee proposal
ICBA and other groups asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the comment deadline on its proposed rule on credit card penalty fees by 45 days, to June 18.
ICBA Statement on Fed Report on Silicon Valley Bank
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Reserve report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
FDIC, OCC issue guidance on overdraft programs
The FDIC and OCC issued supervisory guidance on consumer compliance risks associated with bank overdraft protection programs.
CFPB issues guidance on ‘zombie mortgage’ collection tactics
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance on debt collectors threatening to foreclose on homes with mortgages past the statute of limitations.
OFAC sanctions individuals for cyber efforts supporting North Korea
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned three individuals for supporting North Korea via illicit financing and malicious cyber activity.
Interview discusses how to control FedNow fraud
In a new Payment Security interview, ICBA Bancard Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rebecca Kruse discusses how community banks can put anti-fraud controls in place to prepare...
Treasury calls for response to de-risking
The Treasury Department issued a strategy on de-risking, which occurs when financial institutions terminate or restrict business relationships indiscriminately with broad categories of customers...
ICBA Encourages Financial Literacy at Every Age and Life Stage
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in April, ICBA and the nation's community banks are encouraging Americans to take control of their financial future by learning fiscally responsible...
ICBA supports FSOC votes proposing stricter standards for largest nonbanks
ICBA applauded the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s unanimous votes to propose new interpretive guidance on nonbank financial company designations and an analytic framework for identifying...
ICBA backs bill supporting mortgage applicant financial privacy
ICBA expressed support for legislation to give mortgage applicants more control over their private financial information.
ICBA Supports FSOC Vote to Propose Stricter Standards for Largest Nonbank Financial Firms
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s recent meeting.
Recent failures not shaking consumer trust in banks: poll
The recent failures of large financial institutions has not shaken consumer trust in the banking industry, according to a new Morning Consult poll.
ICBA seeking feedback on National Campaign webinars
ICBA is requesting community banker feedback on how to focus upcoming webinars on the ICBA National Campaign.
New ICBA podcast on SVB fallout
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast focuses on fallout from the recent failures of large banks and the opportunity for community banks to shine.
ICBA, states urge House to pass resolution nullifying 1071 rule
ICBA and 44 state community banking associations called on the House of Representatives to approve a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 final rule.
ICBA Announces Cohort for Fifth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced the selection of six companies for the fifth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which kicks off April 24, 2023, in Atlanta.
ICBA strongly opposes opening 7(a) SBA program to fintechs
ICBA expressed strong opposition to a Small Business Administration final rule that undermines its 7(a) loan program.
Agencies issue updated HMDA guide
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the 2023 edition of “A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!” for HMDA-related data collection and reporting.