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Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday

The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will operate normally.
January 06, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog

With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according to a Main Street Matters blog post.
January 06, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward

ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.
January 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
January 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction

Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.
January 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025

2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.
January 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

After latest credit union acquisition, ICBA says policymakers must act

The record-extending 22nd credit union acquisition of a community bank in 2024 demands a response from policymakers, ICBA said following the announcement of the latest deal.
January 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.
January 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

Smart Org Changes That Could Boost Your Bank’s Trajectory

As community banks face increased competition, emerging roles and employees’ desire for advancement, it could be the right time for your community bank to assess its organizational structure to make sure it’s set up efficiently and in a way that brings the whole team together. We hear from five community banks that have reconfigured their org charts to hone overall operations, reinforce culture and create opportunities for employees to succeed.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Michael Benedict: Make Portfolio Strategy Fun Again

Things are looking up for portfolio management in 2025.
January 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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