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Treasury repeats call for new authorities to target crypto crime
The Treasury Department reiterated its calls for Congress to grant the department additional tools to address illicit actors’ use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate crime.
ICBA polling shows Americans oppose credit card routing mandates
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, ICBA released polling that shows Americans oppose legislation to create credit card routing mandates.
ICBA, groups endorse challenge to credit card late fee rule
ICBA and other groups expressed support for House and Senate resolutions to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.
Challenge to credit card late fee rule introduced in Senate
An ICBA-backed resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees was introduced in the Senate.
CFPB reports on credit reporting violations as it considers rulemaking
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report on accuracy problems in the credit reporting system.
ICBA Capital Summit this month
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
Hsu suggests banks should be liable for authorized transactions
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu indicated he supports requiring banks to reimburse customers tricked into sending money to fraudulent accounts.
Independent Banker profiles ICBA board of directors
This month’s ICBA Independent Banker magazine introduces the 2024-2025 ICBA board of directors.
SEC suspends ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended the implementation of its ICBA-opposed final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures.
CFPB monitoring use of mortgage discount points
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is monitoring the increase in homebuyers paying “discount points” in recent years.
Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in the Nation’s Capital
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit from April 28 to May 1 in Washington.
Polling Shows Americans Oppose Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Routing Mandates
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, new polling from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) shows Americans say legislation to create credit...
CFPB report targets financial transactions in video games
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report examining the growth of financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds.
FHFA issues progress report on FHLBank policy updates
The Federal Housing Finance Agency provided an update on its implementation of recommendations included in last year’s report on the Federal Home Loan Bank system.
SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.
ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal
Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the...
With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank,...
ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April
In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for...
ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month
ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.
Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings
With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.