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ICBA, groups file lawsuit against CRA final rule
ICBA, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, TBA, ACC, ABA, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Longview Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the federal banking regulators for exceeding...
Grassroots campaigns pushing ILC, ‘trigger leads’ bills
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support bills that would close the industrial loan company loophole and protect the financial privacy of mortgage...
Trade Associations Sue Regulators for Exceeding Statutory Authority in New Community Reinvestment Act Rules
ICBA and others today filed a joint lawsuit in the Northern District of Texas against the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC for exceeding their statutory authority and acting arbitrarily and...
FS-ISAC offers identity theft tips for commercial customers
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary offers tips for educating commercial customers on identity theft.
Fed holds rates steady, citing inflation target
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, citing a solid expansion of economic activity and inflation uncertainty.
ICBA pressing grassroots on bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their senators to support Senate legislation to permanently close the industrial loan company loophole.
Advocacy dashboard updated ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the first quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
The impact of CRA modernization
Could the final rule cause thoughts of early retirement? Have you read the new best-seller co-authored by the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and the OCC? It’s been as slow as molasses but it’s finally...
Bowman: Regulators should focus more on third-party providers
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she is concerned that federal regulators respond to financial industry risks by focusing too much on regulated banks.
Senate committee discusses ICBA check fraud concerns
The Senate Banking Committee spotlighted ICBA concerns with how check fraud enabled by large financial institutions and the U.S. Postal Service is affecting community banks and their customers.
Tennessee court allows credit union bank acquisition to proceed
A Tennessee appellate court overturned a decision by the state’s banking regulator to block a credit union acquisition of a bank.
Grassroots push for bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their senators to support Senate legislation to permanently close the industrial loan company loophole.
ICBA to Congress: Community banks seeking cooperation to combat check fraud
ICBA today is raising concerns to Congress about how check fraud enabled by the U.S. Postal Service and large financial institutions is affecting community banks and their customers.
Agencies propose revised call report to reflect capital reforms
Federal banking regulators proposed revising the call report consistent with their proposed rule to update regulatory capital standards.
Fed strengthens investing standards on senior officials
The Federal Open Market Committee said its policy on senior officials’ investment and trading activity will apply to more Federal Reserve System staff.
ICBA supports Basel Committee work on crypto disclosure framework
ICBA expressed support for the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s work to draft a regulatory framework for disclosing cryptoasset exposures in banking entities’ financial statements.
FHFA scorecard doesn’t address 15-year conservatorship: ICBA
A new Federal Housing Finance Agency scorecard on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fails to address the 15-year conservatorship of the government-sponsored enterprises, ICBA said.
ICBA updates advocacy dashboard
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the first quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
ICBA-CISA tabletop exercise returns
ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are scheduled to host a quarterly tabletop exercise to support community bank cybersecurity.
ICBA Selects Ncontracts as a Preferred Service Provider for Vendor, Risk, and Compliance Management
ICBA announced that Ncontracts has been selected as its newest Preferred Service Provider. Ncontracts, provides integrated vendor, risk, and compliance management solutions.
OCC proposes updating rules on bank mergers
The OCC issued a proposed rule to update its rules for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations and to clarify how it reviews applications under the Bank...
ICBA supports bill to fix IRS income verification changes
ICBA and other groups expressed support for legislation that would address concerns with recent IRS policy changes that cut off consumer and commercial lenders from the agency’s Income Verification...
Registration open for ICBA Capital Summit
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA continues pressing ‘trigger leads’ bill
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation designed to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
Lowest pricing for ICBA LIVE 2024 ends next week
Friday, Feb. 2, is the deadline for lowest pricing for ICBA LIVE 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
Following new credit union acquisitions, ICBA continues hearing push
ICBA continued its calls for Congress to investigate credit union acquisitions of tax-paying community banks following two new acquisitions.
Lowest pricing for ICBA LIVE ends this week
This Friday, Feb. 2, is the deadline for lowest pricing for ICBA LIVE 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
Senators discuss flood insurance reforms as deadline looms
Senators discussed potential reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program while acknowledging the need for a reauthorization to avoid a lapse in the program.
Agencies issue guidance on using AI securely
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other national and international agencies released joint guidance on using artificial intelligence systems securely.
ICBA urges long-term flood insurance reauthorization
ICBA today is calling on Congress to enact a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and to avoid any lapse in the program.
Fed: Bank Term Funding Program to expire on schedule
The Federal Reserve Board said the Bank Term Funding Program will cease making new loans as scheduled on Monday, March 11. The program will continue to make loans until that date.
ICBA continues push on ‘trigger leads’ bill
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation designed to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
ICBA, state groups endorse Senate bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA and affiliated state community banking associations expressed strong support for Senate legislation to permanently close the industrial loan company loophole.
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on ‘trigger leads’ bill
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation designed to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
Fed extends comment period on interchange proposal
The Federal Reserve delayed the comment deadline on its proposal to lower the maximum interchange fee that covered debit card issuers may receive for debit card transactions, as advocated by ICBA.
Atlanta Fed reports on lagging credit union oversight
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta report following a series of ransomware attacks on credit unions last year noted that the National Credit Union Administration has no enforcement authority over...
ICBA calls on administration to protect crop insurance
ICBA and other groups called on the Biden administration to protect crop insurance from harmful cuts as it develops its budget proposal for fiscal 2025.
ICBA pushing grassroots on ‘trigger leads’ bill
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to co-sponsor bipartisan legislation designed to help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
ICBA LIVE 2024 lowest pricing ends next week
Friday, Feb. 2, is the deadline for lowest pricing for ICBA LIVE 2024 in Orlando, Fla.
Community Banks to Convene in Orlando for ICBA LIVE 2024
Register today for the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE 2024 — the largest, most comprehensive educational and networking event for the...