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ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian...
Agencies address supervisory practices for institutions affected by Hurricane Idalia
Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Idalia on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will...
ICBA continues advocacy push as Congress return
With Congress back in Washington from its August recess, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its grassroots alerts and customizable resources on various pressing advocacy issues.
ICBA: Five Credit Union Acquisitions of Taxpaying Community Banks in One Week Demands Congressional Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on recent acquisitions of taxpaying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
Senators urge CFPB to grant nationwide stay of 1071 rule
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and seven other Senate Banking Committee members asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue a nationwide stay of its Section 1071 rule amid a pending court...
ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian...
New ICBA podcast on budgeting for innovation
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights how to budget for innovation and find the right fintech partners.
ICBA Commends FDIC for Proposing New Debt Requirements for Large Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board of directors for proposing debt requirements for banks over $100 billion in assets.
ICBA urges agencies to ensure access to automated real estate valuation models
ICBA called on federal regulators to avoid disincentivizing the use of automated valuation models, or AVMs, which mortgage lenders use to value real estate collateral.
New agency fact sheet details quantum computer threat
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a fact sheet on the capabilities of quantum computers, which pose new security threats to existing information systems.
ICBA Foundation activates to raise funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of...
FDIC amends Equal Housing Lender posters
The FDIC said it recently amended details of its Equal Housing Lender posters, which FDIC-supervised institutions are required by the Fair Housing Act to maintain in branches.
Amid series of credit union acquisitions, ICBA continues pressing Congress to act
Following several credit union acquisitions of community banks this week, ICBA repeated its call for Congress to investigate these taxpayer-subsidized deals.
ICBA offers custom 1071 resources
With Congress returning to Washington next week, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its customizable resources to educate and engage their customers on the Consumer Financial...
CFPB reiterates plan to propose rules on data brokers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reiterated its plan to propose new rules to prevent the misuse and abuse of consumer information collected by credit reporting companies and other data...
ICBA Provides Tips for Consumers Ahead of National Preparedness Month in September
In light of Hurricane Idalia and in observance of National Preparedness Month in September, ICBA and the nation's community banks are reminding consumers to take measures that can help speed up...
FDIC board meeting next week on standards for large banks
The FDIC board of directors said it will meet next week to consider new regulatory standards for large banks.
ICBA sets the record straight on efforts to combat 1071 rule
In a new message to community bankers, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey outlines the state of the CFPB’s problematic 1071 rule, including ICBA’s efforts to fight to protect community...
ICBA National Campaign Toolkit offers FAQs
The ICBA National Campaign Toolkit features numerous assets for community banks and state partners, including frequently asked questions on the campaign.
Court grants ICBA’s request to intervene in suit against CFPB
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted a request by ICBA, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Texas First Bank to intervene in the TBA v. CFPB case...
ICBA Community surpasses 1,200 members
ICBA Community continues to expand with more than 1,200 members and hundreds of conversations on a range of issues poised to shape the future of the community banking industry.
CFPB to propose rules governing data broker practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will propose new rules to prevent the misuse and abuse of consumer information collected by credit reporting companies and other data brokers.
Report: Credit card routing bill would cost consumers $11B in rewards
ICBA-opposed legislation to impose credit card routing restrictions would cost credit card users $11 billion in annual rewards, according to a new report from the Electronic Payments Coalition.
Bittrex to pay $24M to settle SEC exchange allegations
The Securities and Exchange Commission said crypto asset trading platform Bittrex Inc. and its former CEO, William Shihara, agreed to settle charges that they operated an unregistered national...
Custodia Bank launches in certain states
Special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank said it has officially launched in certain states to serve U.S.-based business customers.
Agencies request feedback on secure open-source software
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a request for information on areas for prioritization to secure open-source software.
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator director profiled by BankBeat
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Director Stephanie Foster, who joined ICBA in January to help plan and execute ICBA’s award-winning program, is the subject of a new profile in BankBeat.
ICBA request for 1071 relief makes headlines
ICBA’s actions to challenge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Section 1071 final rule and seek injunctive relief for community banks is making headlines.
FHFA responds to ICBA concerns with new credit score models
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it is considering adjustments to its plan for transitioning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to new credit score models following outreach from ICBA and other groups.
ICBA requests 1071 relief in court filings, CFPB letter
ICBA on Friday filed a motion and complaint calling on the court to invalidate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule and enjoin the CFPB from enforcing it.
Credit union acquisition of Ill. community bank will not close
A planned credit union acquisition of a community bank in Illinois will not go through, according to S&P Global.
ICBA releases updated guide for August recess meetings
ICBA released an updated version of its “Meetings on Main Street” guide to help community bankers host members of Congress during the August congressional recess.
Fed updates policy on supervising stablecoins, novel activities
The Federal Reserve Board released additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees, including stablecoin activity.
OCC issues guidance on legal lending limit
The OCC issued guidance on the applicability of the legal lending limit to purchased loans.
Agencies release report on top routinely exploited vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a report on last year’s top routinely exploited vulnerabilities.
ICBA Urges Court and CFPB to Grant Relief from 1071 Small-Business Rule
ICBA, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Texas First Bank today filed a motion and complaint calling on a federal court to declare that the CFPB’s Section 1071 final rule is...
Independent Banker magazine wins 2023 Content Marketing Award for Top Association Publication
ICBA Independent Banker magazine was named the winning association publication in the 2023 Content Marketing Awards.
Minneapolis Fed: Higher rates affect least profitable ag producers most
A recent article from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis explains how higher interest rates affect the farm sector.
Regulators update BSA/AML exam manual
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council announced updated sections and related examination procedures in its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual.
Romero Rainey: ICBA continues advocating community bank 1071 relief
ICBA is taking steps to ensure that a recent court decision granting temporary injunctive relief from the CFPBs Section 1071 final rule applies to all community banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca...