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FDIC head of supervising complex institutions retires
The FDIC announced the retirement of John Conneely following a nearly 35-year career at the agency, including his recent leadership of the FDIC’s Division of Complex Institution Supervision and...
ICBA issues high-level summary of CRA final rule
ICBA released a high-level summary of the recently released interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations ahead of an upcoming ICBA briefing on the rule.
FDIC launches deposit insurance awareness campaign
The FDIC launched a national campaign to increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank failure.
Agencies acting today on CRA, climate rulemakings
Federal agencies today are set to act on Community Reinvestment Act reform and climate risk.
Agencies set to act on CRA, climate rulemakings
Federal agencies this week are set to act on Community Reinvestment Act reform and climate risk.
ICBA commends FDIC for rescinding ICBA-opposed proposals
ICBA commended the FDIC board of directors for withdrawing three ICBA-opposed proposed rules that would harm community banks and the communities they serve.
Article: ILCs could harm consumers, threaten economy
Allowing large corporations to form industrial loan companies would magnify risks in the financial system and could ultimately give big tech firms access to information about every aspect of a...
ICBA opposes Stellantis application for ILC charter
ICBA said the application for FDIC insurance from the automaker Stellantis threatens the Deposit Insurance Fund and doesn’t serve the convenience and needs of the community.
FDIC rescinds 2024 bank merger policy statement
The FDIC board of directors voted to rescind its 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions and will reinstate, on an interim basis.
FDIC: CRA exams will occur less frequently for most banks
The FDIC announced that Community Reinvestment Act evaluations will occur less frequently for most institutions.
ICBA urging comments to FDIC on raising regulatory thresholds
ICBA is calling on community bankers to submit comments this week on the FDIC’s proposal to adjust and index certain regulatory thresholds, most notably Part 363 independent audit and reporting...
Finosec named as ICBA Preferred Service Provider
Finosec named as ICBA Preferred Service Provider ICBA announced Finosec as its newest Preferred Service Provider to help community banks with cybersecurity governance. Details: Finosec: Specializes...
ICBA-supported TRUST Act introduced in Senate
ICBA-supported TRUST Act introduced in Senate ICBA expressed strong support for the bipartisan Senate introduction of ICBA-advocated legislation to provide expanded community bank examination...
Independent Banker shares tips for addressing the end of penny production
Independent Banker shares tips for addressing the end of penny production Since penny production has ended, a new Independent Banker article spotlights the economics of rounding and offers insights...
ICBA Testifies on Success of SBA Community Bank Loans
ICBA Testifies on Success of SBA Community Bank Loans Cynthia Blankenship, vice chairman, chief financial officer and corporate president of Bank of the West in Grapevine, Texas, testified on...
ICBA, The Venture Center Announce 2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort
ICBA, The Venture Center Announce 2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort ICBA and The Venture Center, in partnership with the State of Arkansas, announced the selection of 11 companies for the fourth...
ICBA Seeks Clarity on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
ICBA Seeks Clarity on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness ICBA is calling on the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration to provide additional guidance to community banks...
ICBA to CFPB: Study Risks of Small-Business Data Collection
ICBA to CFPB: Study Risks of Small-Business Data Collection ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to identify potential benefits and burdens before rules are promulgated,...
Senate, House continue pushback on SBA direct lending
Senate, House continue pushback on SBA direct lending ICBA’s grassroots campaign against efforts to authorize SBA direct lending under its 7(a) loan program got a boost Tuesday in the Senate and...
House Financial Services Committee marking up three ICBA-backed bills today
Ahead of a House Financial Services Committee markup scheduled for today, ICBA urged committee members to vote to advance bills to ban trigger leads, change threshold requirements for small bank...