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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.
Primis Bank Brings Banking to Your Front Door
Inspired by a fateful food delivery, Primis Bank launched V1BE, a banking delivery service that serves both individuals and businesses.
September 15, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum Spotlights Faster Payments Offerings for Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its first ThinkTECH Solutions Forum yesterday. This forum, which was designed to foster industry collaboration in support of community bank adoption of faster payments, is the first of three such forums planned for this year.
September 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Payments Technology Fintech Innovation
Financial Services Industry Opposes Effort by Senators Durbin & Marshall to Force Credit Card Routing Mandates into Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
Today, 11 trade associations representing virtually all banks and credit unions, including those primarily serving military-affiliated customers and members, released the following joint statement opposing the effort by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) to attach their proposed credit card routing legislation (S. 1838) to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366):
September 15, 2023 |
Press Release
Payments
CFPB updates FAQs on 1071 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its frequently asked questions on its Section 1071 small-business rule.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Innovation and relationship banking define community bank value proposition: ICBA leaders
Data show that consumers and small businesses value the symbiotic relationship between innovation and relationship banking that community banks offer, ICBA community bankers wrote in a new LinkedIn post.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fintech Innovation
ICBA urges CBDC opposition at House hearing
ICBA reiterated to Congress its opposition to the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Romero Rainey: ICBA campaigns targeting credit union policies
With credit union executives in Washington this week for advocacy meetings, ICBA launched several campaigns to raise questions about credit union policies among lawmakers, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey announced.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Senator renews push to advance ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill
ICBA is calling on community bankers to voice strong opposition to renewed efforts by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to force Senate consideration of legislation to advance credit card routing restrictions.
September 15, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments
Lindsay LaNore: Look for Learning Everywhere
Learning happens everywhere, and those lessons can have a big impact on our work performance, perspective and team culture.
September 14, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA meets with OCC on re-presentment concerns
ICBA leadership community bankers and staff this week met with OCC officials on the agency’s supervisory approach to how banks treat single items that are repeatedly rejected for insufficient funds.
September 14, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance FDIC
ICBA Statement on Swearing-in of Federal Reserve Board Members
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s swearing-in of members of the Federal Reserve Board.
September 14, 2023 |
Press Release
Federal Reserve Agencies/Regulators
What Does Pay by Bank Mean for Community Banks?
Now that FedNow has launched, it’s time to put some focus on a new payments form: Pay by Bank.
September 13, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA grassroots campaigns continue with Congress back in Washington
With Congress back in Washington following the August recess, ICBA continues its grassroots campaigns on key advocacy issues.
September 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
SEC’s Gensler to Congress: Securities laws apply to crypto industry
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler told Congress that most crypto tokens and intermediaries are subject to U.S. securities laws despite the industry’s “wide-ranging noncompliance.”
September 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
Judge vacates ICBA-opposed CFPB exam manual update
A federal judge vacated last year’s ICBA-opposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions expanding the bureau’s authority to examine banks for discrimination.
September 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FHFA plans stakeholder forums on new credit score models
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will hold stakeholder forums and listening sessions in the coming weeks on its plans to transition Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to new credit score models.
September 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Federal Housing Finance Agency
FS-ISAC spotlights MinIO threat targeting corporate networks
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary covers an unknown threat actor exploiting vulnerabilities in the MinIO Object Storage system to remotely execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers.
September 13, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
Veritex Community Bank Throws a Fastball for Financial Literacy
This baseball season, every strikeout thrown by Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly spurs a $100 donation to Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas—courtesy of Veritex Community Bank.
September 12, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Derek Williams: At the Heart of Service
There’s a commitment to the community that’s based on one fact: Service is not something we strive for; it’s simply a part of who we are.
September 11, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Rakuten credit union application confirmed following ICBA outreach
The National Credit Union Administration reportedly confirmed that Rakuten Inc. has applied for a federal credit union charter after ICBA asked the agency for confirmation.
September 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Barr: Fed program on novel activities will continue to grow
The Federal Reserve’s new program to supervise novel, technology-driven activities in the banks it oversees will continue to grow as new technologies emerge, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.
September 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology
ICBA urges bipartisan response to SBA 7(a) changes ahead of House markup
ICBA and other groups urged the House Small Business Committee to work toward a bipartisan response to recent Small Business Administration changes to its 7(a) loan program.
September 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
1071 Small Business Administration
ICBA community bankers discuss navigating challenges in new video
ICBA leadership community bankers discussed the vital role of community banks in a video discussion with the Travillian executive search and talent advisory firm.
September 11, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
How Technology Can Simplify Banks' Workflow
As compliance obligations mount, community bankers reveal the benefits regtech brings to their banks and offer tips for finding the right partners.
September 08, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Payments
ICBA rejects Kevin O’Leary’s inaccurate message on bank lending
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey pushed back against erroneous claims from television personality Kevin O'Leary that banks are not lending to small businesses in the current economic environment.
September 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
Chopra: CFPB’s 1033 proposal coming next month
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau next month will propose standards for sharing consumer financial data, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
September 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Community bank net income rises 3.4% in Q2
Community banks reported a 3.4% second-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase from the same period a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
September 08, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community Bank Awareness
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Advocate for a Positive Environment
We advocate for community bankers to continue to have an environment where they can help their customers, and we respond creatively to ensure our customers still have access to solutions that meet their needs.
September 07, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Leveling Up: How Community Banks Should Navigate Asset Size Growth Thresholds
As your bank grows in asset size, it’s vital to keep up with compliance regulations to meet the standards of each new threshold. By planning ahead and preparing your staff, the process can be seamless.
September 06, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Compliance Growing the Community
FDIC launching new site for consumer compliance, CRA exam activities
The FDIC said it will launch a new Banker Engagement Site through FDICconnect this month for examination-related activities.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA conducting Marketing and Communications Toolkit survey
ICBA is conducting a survey to learn how member community bankers use its "Tell Your Story" Marketing and Communications Toolkit to help elevate and distinguish community banking in the hearts and minds of the public.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Marketing
ICBA Honors 2023 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2023 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local economies flourish. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA Independent Banker.
September 06, 2023 |
Press Release
ICBA Seeks Information from Federal Credit Union Agency on Rakuten Charter Application
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today asked the National Credit Union Administration to provide information on whether Rakuten Inc. has applied for a federal credit union charter or for insurance under the agency’s Share Insurance Fund.
September 06, 2023 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
New tool ensures advertising regulatory compliance
The Check Your Ad Program, a new tool from Community Banker University, takes the guesswork out of advertising regulatory compliance.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FDIC promotes tips to prevent elder financial abuse
The latest FDIC Consumer News offers tips for spotting and preventing elder financial abuse. The publication encourages consumers to choose advisors carefully, be careful with powers of attorney, protect personal financial information, and more.
September 06, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Elder Financial Abuse
What's the Future of Ag Lending?
As technology evolves, so do the needs of farmers. From cloud usage to digital lending solutions, ag lending experts explain how community banks can best support their farming clientele.
September 05, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Lending
ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
Agencies address supervisory practices for institutions affected by Hurricane Idalia
Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Idalia on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
ICBA continues advocacy push as Congress return
With Congress back in Washington from its August recess, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its grassroots alerts and customizable resources on various pressing advocacy issues.
September 05, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Jenna Burke: Are Changes to Bank M&A Rules on the Horizon?
The Department of Justice and other banking agencies are evaluating a new potential M&A framework. What does this mean for community banks?
September 04, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy Growing the Community
ICBA's 2023 National Community Bank Service Award Winners
ICBA’s 2023 National Community Bank Service Award winners, First Federal Savings & Loan Association and Cross Bank, explain why, in the face of devastating natural disasters, it was equally natural to step up and help their neighbors in the way only community banks can.
September 01, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA: Five Credit Union Acquisitions of Taxpaying Community Banks in One Week Demands Congressional Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on recent acquisitions of taxpaying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
September 01, 2023 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Senators urge CFPB to grant nationwide stay of 1071 rule
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and seven other Senate Banking Committee members asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to issue a nationwide stay of its Section 1071 rule amid a pending court challenge.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
New ICBA podcast on budgeting for innovation
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights how to budget for innovation and find the right fintech partners.
September 01, 2023 |
Podcast
Fintech Innovation
FDIC amends Equal Housing Lender posters
The FDIC said it recently amended details of its Equal Housing Lender posters, which FDIC-supervised institutions are required by the Fair Housing Act to maintain in branches.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Amid series of credit union acquisitions, ICBA continues pressing Congress to act
Following several credit union acquisitions of community banks this week, ICBA repeated its call for Congress to investigate these taxpayer-subsidized deals.
September 01, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
ICBA's 2022 National Community Bank Service Award winners
It’s no secret that community banks have built plenty of social capital due to their charitable work and community involvement. But they’re not in it for the PR. What sets their approach apart from a standard corporate CSR strategy is that community banks tailor their giving to local needs, just as they provide banking services tailored to their customers. The winners of ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards, which recognize member banks for their extraordinary efforts during the past year, are shining examples of the community bank difference.
August 31, 2023 |
Independent Banker
ICBA offers custom 1071 resources
With Congress returning to Washington next week, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its customizable resources to educate and engage their customers on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.
August 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB reiterates plan to propose rules on data brokers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reiterated its plan to propose new rules to prevent the misuse and abuse of consumer information collected by credit reporting companies and other data brokers.
August 30, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA Commends FDIC for Proposing New Debt Requirements for Large Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board of directors for proposing debt requirements for banks over $100 billion in assets.
August 29, 2023 |
Press Release
Deposit Insurance
ICBA Provides Tips for Consumers Ahead of National Preparedness Month in September
In light of Hurricane Idalia and in observance of National Preparedness Month in September, ICBA and the nation's community banks are reminding consumers to take prudent measures that can help speed up their financial recovery following a natural or man-made disaster.
August 29, 2023 |
Press Release
Crisis Preparedness
How Banks Can Combat Deposit Insurance Disruption
Following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, community banks look to alternative deposit insurance options.
August 25, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA urges agencies to ensure access to automated real estate valuation models
ICBA called on federal regulators to avoid disincentivizing the use of automated valuation models, or AVMs, which mortgage lenders use to value real estate collateral.
August 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Commercial Lending Compliance Housing Finance/GSEs
New agency fact sheet details quantum computer threat
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a fact sheet on the capabilities of quantum computers, which pose new security threats to existing information systems.
August 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
FDIC board meeting next week on standards for large banks
The FDIC board of directors said it will meet next week to consider new regulatory standards for large banks.
August 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC Regulatory Relief
Swift says its cross-border payments already meet G20 target
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said 89% of cross-border payments are processed over its network in less than an hour, placing its transaction speed ahead of the G20’s end-to-end target of 75% by 2027.
August 23, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments
Should You Talk to Customers about your Community Bank's Finances?
With the recent failures of a few megabanks, customers may have questions and concerns about their own banks. Here’s how you can address them.
August 21, 2023 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
ICBA Foundation activates to raise funds for Maui wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
August 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA sets the record straight on efforts to combat 1071 rule
In a new message to community bankers, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey outlines the current state of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s problematic 1071 rule, including ICBA’s efforts to continue its fight to protect community banks and small businesses from this harmful and burdensome regulation.
August 21, 2023 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Regulatory Relief
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