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ICBA: Bill targeting financial fraud would increase scams
ICBA and other groups told members of Congress that their legislation to shift liability for authorized transactions to financial institutions would increase scams.
Fed’s Waller: Domestic networks for fast payments need to be developed before international links
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said global networks for fast payments would have to be founded on well-developed domestic networks or it “could end up being a road to nowhere.”
SEC files charges against crypto firm
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it filed charges against a “crypto bank” that claimed depositors could earn returns “auto-magically.”
CISA warns of Iran-based ransomware attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and the Department of Defense warns of cyber actors known as Pioneer Kitten, UNC757, Parisite, Rubidium, and Lemon Sandstorm are...
ICBA: Credit union buying stadium naming rights highlights tax inequity
ICBA said that a credit union paying for NFL stadium naming rights is the latest example of how credit unions are violating the limits established by Congress to justify their federal tax exemption.
ICBA: Washington Commanders Stadium Naming Rights Deal Illustrates What Is Wrong with Credit Union Policy
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement on today’s announcement from Northwest Federal Credit Union and the...
ICBA LIVE 2025 registration is open
Registration is open for ICBA LIVE 2025, slated for March 11-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
ICBA LIVE 2025 registration is open
Registration is open for ICBA LIVE 2025, slated for March 11-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.
Community bank CFOs: It’s about managing your margin
Even as rates stay higher and competition for deposits remains strong, fueling margin pressure, community bank chief financial officers don’t see impending doom and focus instead on increasing...
Fed Chair: Dialing back policy restraint will bring down inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said “with an appropriate dialing back of policy restraint, there is good reason to think that the economy will get back to 2% inflation while maintaining a...
ICBA asks FDIC to withdraw brokered deposits proposal
ICBA requested that the FDIC withdraw its proposed rulemaking relating to brokered deposit restrictions.
ICBA requests extended comment period for RFI on deposits
ICBA and 10 industry associations requested that the FDIC extend by 60 days the comment period for its request for information on deposits. The comment deadline is currently October 7, 2024.
Fed’s Bowman: Community banks are the key to financial inclusion
Community banks are indispensable in providing access to financial products and services, especially in remote or rural areas, according to Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman.
Fed shares five steps to discount window borrowing
Community banks need to take formal actions to ensure discount window access, and bank management needs to understand the mechanics of discount window borrowing even if there is no immediate need...
FDIC podcast: Community banks performed well in 2023
Community banks saw weakened liquidity at the end of 2023 but had favorable asset quality and loan numbers, according to the latest FDIC podcast.
FHFA proposes housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule on the housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2025-27.
Q3 community bank briefing in September
ICBA is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.
Texas district court sets aside FTC’s non-compete ban
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision setting aside the Federal Trade Commission’s non-compete ban and prohibiting the FTC from enforcing the rule.
Independent Banker recognizes community banks celebrating milestones
The latest issue of Independent Banker magazine highlights ICBA-member community banks that are celebrating their 150th, 125th, or 100th anniversary.
ICBA: Policymakers must examine credit unions’ tax status
Urgent congressional action is needed to preserve community banks and the communities that depend on them, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.