ICBA Launches New Brand - Reflects differentiation and momentum of ICBA and community banks

Nov 1, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today unveiled its new brand — reflecting the continued strength, differentiation, and momentum of ICBA and its one mission: community banks.

How the crypto policy debate affects community banks: blog

Nov 1, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A new ICBA blog post breaks down the policy debate over treating cryptoassets as securities or commodities and the implications for community banks.

Central bank group reports stablecoin risks, CBDC benefits

Nov 1, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A Bank for International Settlements panel said the risks of using stablecoins for cross-border payments could outweigh the benefits.

ICBA: Additional beneficial ownership reporting changes needed

Nov 1, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said that while it supports the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s plan to amend its proposed beneficial ownership information reporting form, it is concerned the proposal would require database users to determine whether submitted information is accurate.

White House releases executive order on AI standards

Oct 31, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to establish new safety, privacy, and equity standards for artificial intelligence.

IRS extends flexibilities on e-signatures, encrypted email

Oct 31, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Internal Revenue Service extended certain temporary flexibilities enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its acceptance of digital signatures.

Ag tech solutions forum this week

Oct 31, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s next ThinkTECH Solutions Forum will spotlight ag tech solutions that can help community banks keep pace with the competition.

New blog post breaks down AI for community banks

Oct 30, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A new ICBA blog post separates artificial intelligence hype from reality and spotlights what AI means for community banks.

Treasury pledges to continue cracking down on crypto terrorist-financing

Oct 30, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department pledged to continue targeting the use of crypto-assets to finance terrorism amid increased scrutiny in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Barr: Fed backs cross-border harmonization efforts

Oct 30, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve supports international efforts to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more accessible globally, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.

Agency webinar tomorrow on ransomware mitigation

Oct 30, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Regulators are hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow to provide updates on recent ransomware trends and mitigations.

ICBA advocacy leads to nationwide 1071 injunction

Oct 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A federal court granted an ICBA request to expand injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule to all community banks nationwide.

Fed’s Waller: CBDC pitch unconvincing

Oct 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he has yet to be convinced there is a market failure that a central bank digital currency would resolve.

Lawmakers ask DOJ to target crypto’s role in terrorist financing

Oct 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Two key members of Congress urged the Justice Department to evaluate the extent to which the Binance and Tether crypto firms are supporting terrorism by violating sanctions and the Bank Secrecy Act.

ICBA Advocacy Leads to Nationwide Community Bank Relief from 1071 Small-Business Rule

Oct 26, 2023 | Press Release
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has granted their request to expand injunctive relief from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule. Today’s court decision provides a nationwide injunction to all community banks and covered financial institutions, ensuring relief is not limited by trade association membership.

Fed proposes debit card interchange cuts

Oct 26, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board issued a proposal to lower the maximum interchange fee that covered debit card issuers may receive for debit card transactions.

House GOP elects Rep. Mike Johnson as new speaker

Oct 26, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the 56th speaker of the House of Representatives.

CFPB targets credit card interest, fees in latest report

Oct 26, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said total outstanding credit card debt eclipsed $1 trillion last year for the first time since the CFPB began collecting this data.

Gensler: Crypto investors no less deserving of securities protections

Oct 26, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
There is nothing about the crypto-asset securities markets that suggests investors and issuers are less deserving of the protections of U.S. securities laws, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said.

ICBA Statement on Federal Reserve Proposal on Debit Card Interchange

Oct 25, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Reserve Board proposal to update Regulation II rules on debit card interchange fees and routing.