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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA releases 1071 rule summary ahead of briefing
ICBA published a summary of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recently released Section 1071 final rule ahead of tomorrow’s ICBA briefing on the rule.
April 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Jim Reber: Performance? Simple
Some of the least complex bonds now have attractive returns.
April 12, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Webster Bank's financial literacy
To help the children of low- to moderate-income families, Webster Bank made a $100,000 donation to the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club to aid financial education.
April 11, 2023 |
Independent Banker
FDIC signage and advertising requirements proposal
ICBA wrote in support of a new FDIC proposal to update signage requirements across all banking channels to clearly distinguish insured deposits from noninsured deposits and combat misleading statements to customers regarding the safety of their deposits.
April 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Deposit Insurance
Latest ICBA podcast on winning the talent war
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast focuses on thinking creatively about recruitment amid the Great Resignation.
April 11, 2023 |
Podcast
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on farm bill principles
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to include six key principles in this year’s farm bill.
April 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Lindsay LaNore: Crafting a standout job post
Ideas for capturing the attention of the perfect candidate for your position
April 10, 2023 |
Independent Banker
CFPB reports on small entities’ calls to restrict impact of 1033 rule
The CFPB this week released its Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act report on its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data, setting the stage for the bureau to issue a proposed rule.
April 10, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Welcomes KlariVis as Newest Preferred Service Provider
ICBA announced today that KlariVis has been selected as the newest Preferred Service Provider. KlariVis, an ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program alumni, aggregates high-value, actionable bank data into intuitive, interactive dashboards for more informed decisioning.
April 10, 2023 |
Press Release
Advocacy Community Bank Awareness
Are your community bank's BSA/AML programs up to date?
FinCEN recently reported that a bank willfully violated the Bank Secrecy Act, highlighting the importance of community banks updating their BSA/AML programs.
April 09, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Native American Bank supports Indian country's recovery
Native American Bank secured financing for the construction of a $10 million opioid treatment clinic in North Dakota as just one effort in a series of community projects.
April 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Derek Williams: A relationship-first approach
For years, megabanks have said they would outperform us, that our business models wouldn’t hold. But we are gaining ground instead of losing it, and that all stems from our relationship-first approach.
April 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
How to market your community bank as an employer
In the wake of the Great Resignation, the hiring landscape is tough. Learn how to get the word out about why your community bank is a great place to work.
April 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
FDIC reports effective consumer compliance
The FDIC conducted roughly 1,000 consumer compliance examinations last year and found supervised institutions demonstrated effective management of their consumer compliance responsibilities, the agency said.
April 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB launches 1071 technical support program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a technical support program to help financial institutions implement and comply with its newly released Section 1071 final rule.
April 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
6 ways community banks can build a better onboarding experience
The first few weeks of an employee starting a new job are pivotal in terms of how they’ll connect to the bank and their role. We spoke with community bankers about how they perfected their onboarding processes.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Community banks putting community first
Community banks do more than meet the financial needs of their customers and communities. They go above and beyond to make a difference in revitalizing, building and serving their communities. Here, we look at what three community banks are doing to improve the lives of the people they serve.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: The importance of outreach
Through national advertising, media relations outreach, social media and more, we will differentiate community banks in the hearts and minds of Americans.
April 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Community Bank Month Highlights Benefits and Differentiators at Important Time
In recognition of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are reminding consumers of the benefits of banking locally with a community bank.
April 05, 2023 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
CFPB issues guidance on abusive conduct
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a policy statement that explains the legal prohibition on abusive conduct in consumer financial markets and summarizes precedent.
April 04, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Independent Banker
Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
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