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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.
Bowman: Banks well-positioned to support financial inclusion
The U.S. banking system is well-positioned to bring consumers into the financial mainstream by providing innovative solutions to meet their credit needs, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
July 10, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lucas White: Showing Pride In Independence
We need to hold onto our independence at all costs. At the same time, we must continue to look for opportunities to level the playing field.
July 09, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
FinCEN updates beneficial ownership FAQs
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network updated its beneficial ownership information frequently asked questions to include responses to questions about entities that have ceased to exist.
July 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
NCUA budgets far fewer exam hours than FDIC: inspector general
Credit unions have a much easier time with exams, according to a report by the National Credit Union Administration’s inspector general.
July 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Grassroots/Be Heard Credit Unions
Treasury proposes expanded jurisdiction over transactions near military installations
The Treasury Department proposed a rule to add military installations across 30 states to its jurisdiction over transactions by foreign persons in the U.S., following President Joe Biden’s ban of a Chinese cryptocurrency mining facility within a mile of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.
July 09, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
How To Drive Auto Loan Opportunities
By working with local car dealers and using new lending technology, community banks can boost their presence in the auto lending sector.
July 08, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Independent Banker spotlights importance of change management
As new technologies and solutions ebb and flow, change-management strategies are critical to ensure community bank success, according to the latest Independent Banker.
July 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fed to Congress: No rate cut until inflation comes down
The Federal Reserve does not plan to reduce target interest rates until inflation comes down more, according to its latest Monetary Policy Report to Congress.
July 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Inflation
Senate hearing this week on FDIC chair nomination
Senate hearing this week on FDIC chair nomination
July 08, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Hosted at Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced its upcoming ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program Showcase will take place at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). The showcase, which marks the culmination of the latest Accelerator program (AP7), is part of ICBA’s commitment to fostering collaborative community bank-fintech partnerships that reflect current market dynamics and future customer needs.
July 08, 2024 |
Press Release
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Connected As Independent Community Banks
It’s up to us [community bankers] to amplify our voices far and wide and make sure the leaders of this nation pay attention.
July 05, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA to CISA: Exempt community banks from cyber reporting proposal
ICBA called on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to exempt community banks from new cyber reporting rules.
July 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Basel Committee moves forward on crypto standards
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision announced that it has reviewed the comments on its proposed crypto asset exposure disclosure and amendments to its standard on banks’ exposure to crypto assets.
July 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Best Community Banks to Work For nominations due today
Nominations for Independent Banker magazine’s 2024 Best Community Banks to Work For awards are due today. Eligible community banks must submit nominations by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time).
July 05, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
The Importance of Change Management at Community Banks
As new technology and solutions ebb and flow, community bankers have to manage the change that comes with them. While change can be hard, offering a hand and lending an ear can ease the transition.
July 04, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Maximize Your Community Bank's Digital Experience
A high-functioning digital platform is no longer an added perk for bank customers—it’s the standard. That’s why these community banks made the jump and revamped their digital experiences to meet the needs of a wider customer base.
July 03, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments Growing the Community
ICBA: FinCEN underestimates suspicious activity reporting burden
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network underestimates the amount of time and resources community banks dedicate to reporting suspicious activity, ICBA told the agency.
July 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance FinCEN
CISA adds cyberattack vulnerability to catalog
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added the Cisco NX-OS Command Injection Vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
July 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
CFPB spotlights violations from recent exams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that its recent examinations revealed unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts at companies servicing auto loan and student loans; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violations by debt collectors; and issues with medical payment products.
July 03, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB Compliance
ICBA Independent Banker Recognizes Community Banks in Top Lenders List
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), has announced its 2024 Top Lenders. This accolade recognizes outstanding agriculture, commercial, and consumer and mortgage loan producers across three asset size categories.
July 03, 2024 |
Press Release
Technology
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