CFPB: Consumer complaints focus on credit bureaus

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Consumer complaints about credit or consumer reporting continued to increase in 2023, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest annual report.

ICBA to CFPB: Fee proposal another abuse of authority

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop misusing its authority over unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices to undermine federal disclosure rules.

Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.

ICBA backs congressional challenge to credit card late fee rule

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-Ky.) introduction of a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.

Court rejects Custodia suit over Fed account denial

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A federal judge largely upheld the Federal Reserve’s denial of special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank’s application for a Fed master account.

Trade Groups Welcome Injunction Delaying CRA Rules Implementation

Mar 30, 2024 | Press Release
ICBA and others issued a statement after the decision by the Northern District of Texas late Friday to pause implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act Final Rules.

ICBA to Basel Committee: Strengthen protections against crypto risk

Mar 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s framework for classifying cryptoasset exposures validates community bank misgivings about cryptocurrencies.

FinCEN seeks comments on customer identification requirements

Mar 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a request for information related to existing requirements for banks under the Customer Identification Program Rule to collect a taxpayer identification number from customers before opening an account.

ICBA urging farm bill district meetings

Mar 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.

CFPB issues guidance on remittance advertising

Mar 28, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning remittance transfer providers—including digital wallets—that false advertising about the cost or speed of sending a remittance transfer can violate federal law.

Treasury spotlights AI risks for financial sector

Mar 28, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department issued a report on how the financial services sector can manage cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies

ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill

Mar 28, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.

CISA releases proposal on cyber reporting standards

Mar 28, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published for public inspection its pending proposed rule that would require covered entities to report to CISA on covered cyber incidents and ransom payments.

Payment networks, merchants announce settlement on interchange suit

Mar 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Visa, Mastercard, major credit card issuers, and the merchants suing them announced a proposed settlement to end nearly two decades of litigation over credit card interchange. ICBA is analyzing this new settlement to determine the impact on the community banking sector.

ICBA Capital Summit speakers confirmed

Mar 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The speakers are set for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.

Latest on crypto: terrorism sanctions, federal charges

Mar 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal officials announced a new round of legal actions related to the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes.

Speakers set for ICBA Capital Summit

Mar 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced the speakers for next month’s 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.

ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill

Mar 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.

Swift says experiment shows CBDC use cases

Mar 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Swift financial transactions and payments network said its latest experiment with a central bank digital currency successfully demonstrated the use of CBDCs in digital trade, payments, and tokenized foreign-exchange and asset networks.

ICBA urging district grassroots meetings on farm bill

Mar 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With members of Congress back home for a two-week district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.