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Jelena McWilliams Nominated for FDIC Chairman
President Donald Trump nominated Jelena McWilliams for chairman of the FDIC.
December 01, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agencies/Regulators FDIC
Gerrish’s Musings on excess capital, BHC benefits, friendlier regulators & more
Labor Department Extends Fiduciary Rule Deadline
ICBA filed a lawsuit on behalf of community banks against Equifax Inc. for its breach of 145.5 million consumer records and 209,000 payment cards
November 29, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Labor
Beyond Sentimentality - Why recognizing milestones is good for business
There are occasions that make us smile or tug at our heartstrings, like a child’s first step or a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary, and there are milestones that become part of our history such as the Iowa Civil Rights Act in 1884 which was the first in the country to focus on prohibiting discrimination.
November 20, 2017 |
News
ICBA Extends iHELP Relationship for Community Bank Issued Student Loans
ICBA has extended its Preferred Service Provider relationship with iHELP to help students and their families cover the gap between the cost of education and other financial resources such as scholarships, grants and federal student loans.
November 17, 2017 |
Press Release
Consumer Lending
CFPB Publishes Payday Loan Rule in Federal Register
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published its "Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans," rule in today's Federal Register.
November 17, 2017 |
News
Compliance
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Brooks Crandell, Senior Trust Officer
Camelback, AZ – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Brooks Crandell as a Senior Trust Officer. Brooks comes to FIB&T with many years working in Trust Services. His primary responsibilities at FIB&T will be to provide the necessary Trust resources and knowledge to First Intentional Bank & Trust customers. Brooks will be located at our Camelback, Arizona (2231 E Camelback Rd Suite 107) branch.
November 17, 2017 |
News
ICBA Statement on House Passage of Tax Reform Bill
ICBA President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued a statement on today’s House passage of the pro-growth Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1).
November 16, 2017 |
Press Release
Taxes & Budget
ICBA Statement on Confirmation of Otting as Comptroller of the Currency
ICBA President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued a statement on Joseph Otting’s confirmation as comptroller of the currency.
November 16, 2017 |
Press Release
OCC
Southern First Bank Expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead Market
Greenville, South Carolina – November 14, 2017 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Atlanta, Georgia and the Buckhead and North Atlanta market. The Bank is operating as a full service office in Two Lenox Tower, temporarily, and will relocate to its permanent location in early 2018 on the ground floor of 309 East Paces Ferry Road (formerly known as the Aaron’s Rents building), in the heart of the Buckhead business district.
November 15, 2017 |
News
ICBA Announces Staff Promotions
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced the following staff promotions, which go into effect immediately.
November 13, 2017 |
Press Release
Boiling Springs Savings Bank Passes $3 Million Milestone with Innovative Philanthropic Program
Boiling Springs Savings Bank, which has provided sound financial services to individuals and businesses for nearly 80 years, and grown to become one of northern New Jersey’s largest savings banks, has achieved a major charitable milestone with its popular, award-winning Community Alliance Program (CAP). Offering customers cost-free ways to support their favorite local non-profits, the program recently surpassed the impressive $3 million mark in terms of overall donations.
November 13, 2017 |
News
Next Gen Security: 3-D Secure 2.0
What exactly is encryption, and how does it work?
Whether data is in storage or being beamed across the internet, the security expert’s motto is “Encryption everywhere” to ensure that information is safe. But what exactly is it, and how does it protect customer data?
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Internal audit: in-house or third-party?
An internal audit reveals opportunities for improvement across the board, making your community bank safer and more efficient. Take a look at the pros and cons of conducting an internal audit in-house versus outsourcing to a third-party firm.
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Timeline: 180 years of banking technology
A look at the history of retail banking technology—and where it’s going.
November 01, 2017 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Kinderhook Bank Appoints Harry Kabalian, Chief Financial Officer
Bank of Ann Arbor Honors Area Vets – Announces Three Initiatives
ICBA Bancard Is Your On-ramp for Faster Payments
Chelsea Groton Bank Ranked A 5-Star Superior Bank
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Keri Landry, Card Services Manager
Bank of McKenney and CCB Bankshares, Inc. announce regulatory approvals for proposed merger
Bank of McKenney (“McKenney”) (OTC Pink: BOMK) and CCB Bankshares, Inc. (“CCB”) (OTC Pink: CZYB), parent company of Citizens Community Bank, announce receipt of regulatory approvals from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission and The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the previously announced proposed merger of equals between the two banks.
October 13, 2017 |
News
County National Bank Supports Area 29 Special Olympics
Red River Bank - Educating the Community One Person at a Time
Rick Hutchison Joins Arundel Federal Savings Bank Residential Lending Team
ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued the following statement on today’s congressional testimony from Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Melvin Watt.
October 03, 2017 |
Press Release
Federal Housing Finance Agency Housing Finance/GSEs
Hanson Foundation Surpasses $50 Million in Awarded Funds
Wolters Kluwer Adds SaaS-based Workflow Solution to Commercial Lending Portfolio
New Gerrish’s Musings on Directors, Wells Fargo & FDIC Appeal Procedures
Huron Community Bank - Community Service Project
Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank Unite to Become Touchstone Bank
Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank announced today that upon completion of their merger, which is expected to occur before the end of the year, the banks plan to join forces under a new name and brand: Touchstone Bank.
September 26, 2017 |
News
Bank of Ann Arbor Selected as One of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®
Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects 2017-2018 Board of Directors
Scott Tomlinson, CEO, Flint Community Bank, Albany, was installed as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 49th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, held recently at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA. His term begins October 1, 2017.
September 25, 2017 |
News
Northview Bank & Northview Bank Employees Raised $3,000 Through Their "Denim Day" Program
Kinderhook Bank Opens New Delmar Branch at 197 Delware Avenue
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