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CFPB terminates Upstart no-action letter
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it terminated Upstart Network from its list of approved “no-action letters” at Upstart’s request.
Op-ed targets credit union acquisitions ahead of committee votes
Congress should join the growing number of states fighting back against credit union acquisitions of community banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey says in a new op-ed.
ICBA leading push on ILC, overdraft, credit union bills
With several key community banking policy issues coming up for a vote in the coming days, ICBA is urging community bankers to speak out while it engages lawmakers in Washington.
ICBA Offers Tips to Help Simplify the Home Buying Process
In recognition of National Homeownership Month in June, ICBA and the nation’s community banks encourage consumers to consult their local community bank to learn how to make financing a mortgage or...
ICBA and 44 State Banking Associations Express Concern Over Proposal That May Choke Off Credit to Legal Businesses
ICBA and 44 state banking associations, strongly urged the FDIC not to allow its proposed statement of principles on climate-risk management for large banks to limit financial institutions from...
ICBA, state groups express concerns over climate risk management framework
ICBA and 44 state banking groups wrote to the FDIC to express concerns that the agency’s proposed climate risk management framework for large banks could “choke off” lawful but climate-disfavored...
USDA B&I loan program funding running out
The USDA told Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program stakeholders that it has discontinued allocating funds on an as-requested basis because the program is running low on authorized funding.
Lawmakers echo ICBA’s CBDC concerns during hearing
Members of Congress from both parties raised concerns about the impact of a U.S. central bank digital currency on community banks after ICBA told lawmakers it opposes the digital dollar.
ICBA, State Associations Urge COMPETES Act Conference to Retain House-Passed SAFE Banking Act
The Independent Community Bankers of America and a coalition of 44 state community banking associations today called on Congress to include in the America COMPETES Act conference report...
ICBA Names Community Banker and Former Regulator Anne Balcer as New Head of Government Relations
ICBA today announced that Anne Balcer, executive VP, general counsel and internal auditor for Forbright Bank, in Chevy Chase, Md., will succeed ICBA Senior Executive VP of Government Relations and...
ICBA: FDIC framework could pose unintended consequences for community businesses
ICBA wrote to the FDIC to share its concerns with the agency’s proposed climate risk management framework for large banks, which could limit and discourage financial institutions from doing...
Grassroots push on credit union bill continues
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to oppose legislation that would expand credit unions’ fields of membership and commercial lending powers.
Blog: Expanding interchange price control puts fraud protections at risk
Efforts by “big box” merchants seeking to extend debit card interchange price controls to the credit card market jeopardize investments in protections and security that defend cardholders from...
FDIC climate comment letters due today
Today is the deadline for community bankers to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial...
ICBA, Independent Banker Honor Community Bank Emerging Leaders in Annual 40 under 40 List
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders.
FDIC climate comment letters due this week
Community bankers have until this Friday, June 3, to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large...
SEC, CFTC leaders propose joint crypto roundtables
Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission officials called on their agencies to hold joint roundtables to consider regulations governing digital assets.
One week left for FDIC climate comment letters
Community bankers have one week left to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial...
Joey Arnone Named ICBA Director of Product Strategy
ICBA today announced the hire of Joey Arnone as director of product strategy for vendor relations.
FDIC climate comment letters due next week
Next week is the deadline for community bankers to submit personalized comment letters to the FDIC on its draft statement of principles for climate-related financial risk management for large...