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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.
Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule
A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.
Court rejects Custodia suit over Fed account denial
A federal judge largely upheld the Federal Reserve’s denial of special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank’s application for a Fed master account.
ICBA Capital Summit set for this month
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for later this month in the nation’s capital.
Trade Groups Welcome Injunction Delaying CRA Rules Implementation
ICBA and others issued a statement after the decision by the Northern District of Texas late Friday to pause implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act Final Rules.
ICBA urging farm bill district meetings
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Latest on crypto: terrorism sanctions, federal charges
Federal officials announced a new round of legal actions related to the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes.
ICBA to Basel Committee: Strengthen protections against crypto risk
ICBA said the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s framework for classifying cryptoasset exposures validates community bank misgivings about cryptocurrencies.
CISA releases proposal on cyber reporting standards
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published for public inspection its pending proposed rule that would require covered entities to report to CISA on covered cyber incidents and...
Payment networks, merchants announce settlement on interchange suit
Visa, Mastercard, major credit card issuers, and the merchants suing them announced a proposed settlement to end nearly two decades of litigation over credit card interchange.
ICBA Capital Summit speakers confirmed
The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.
Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and...
ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Lawmakers request study on Fed debit card rule
Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) asked the Government Accountability Office to study the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees.
CRA Public File Requirements
The April 1 Community Reinvestment Act public file deadline is approaching. Below is a refresher on CRA public file requirements.
OCC to host Project REACh financial inclusion summit
The OCC opened registration for its Project REACh Financial Inclusion Summit, scheduled for May 29-30 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA backs bill to bar SBA 7(a) direct lending
ICBA expressed strong support for legislation that would prohibit the Small Business Administration from making direct loans under the 7(a) program.