FDIC launches deposit insurance awareness campaign

Oct 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC launched a national campaign to increase the public’s awareness of deposit insurance and how it can protect people’s money in the event of a bank failure.

Bowman: Regulators should avoid harming bank viability

Oct 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Banking regulators should ensure changes to the regulatory framework do not harm the long-term viability of banks, especially midsized and smaller banks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.

ICBA Statement on Today’s CFPB Advisory Opinion

Oct 11, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Credit unions now labeling themselves community banks: Romero Rainey

Oct 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers have for years warned of the expansion of credit union powers, but Navy Federal Credit Union’s new “Community Bank” brand indicates credit unions recognize they’ve gone too far, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new LinkedIn post.

Fed’s Bowman: Advocacy on CDFI proposal making a difference

Oct 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman recognized community banker concerns with proposed changes to the community development financial institution certification application.

ICBA supports bill to establish USDA Express loan program

Oct 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for a recently introduced House bill based on an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.

Agencies issue additional guidance on open-source security

Oct 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies issued a fact sheet on improving security of open-source software in operational technology and industrial control systems.

Chopra: CFPB’s 1033 consumer data proposal coming this month

Oct 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau this month will propose standards for sharing consumer financial data, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

Nacha expanding spot checks of ACH Contact Registry info

Oct 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Nacha encouraged financial institutions to ensure their information in the ACH Contact Registry is correct and up to date.

Credit union data reporting exemption covered in Politico

Oct 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A new Politico column draws attention to the lack of regulatory transparency at tax-exempt credit unions, particularly their exemption from federal reporting requirements on overdraft fees.

ICBA releases handout on 1071 rule for small-business customers

Oct 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA added a new handout for small-business customers to its collection of customizable tools on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.

Interagency appraisal panel meeting next month

Oct 10, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s Appraisal Subcommittee next month is scheduled to hold its third public hearing on appraisal bias, the residential appraisal process, and associated regulations.

ICBA releases handout on 1071 rule for small-business customers

Oct 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA added a new handout for small-business customers to its collection of customizable tools on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.

FDIC proposes corporate governance, risk management guidelines

Oct 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC proposed guidelines to establish corporate governance and risk management standards for covered institutions with total consolidated assets of $10 billion or more.

House bill introduces ICBA-proposed USDA Express loan program

Oct 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A newly introduced House bill would implement an ICBA proposal to speed up approval times for USDA loans and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.

ICBA backs bipartisan bill to update small-issue bond programs

Oct 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to reform small-issue bond programs that support first-time farmers and manufacturing.

New HR subgroup on ICBA Community

Oct 5, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA launched a new human resources subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.

ICBA updates advocacy dashboard

Oct 5, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the fourth quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.

Bowman: Credit union acquisitions show need for rethinking merger standards

Oct 5, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Credit union acquisitions of community banks support the case for including credit unions and other nonbanks in regulatory policies on proposed bank mergers, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.

Lawmakers targeting credit cards that benefit retailers: op-ed

Oct 5, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Retailers benefit from the convenience of credit cards at the same time they’re asking Congress to impose new routing restrictions, according to a new Washington Times op-ed.