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FDIC requests feedback on uninsured deposits

Jul 31, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC board of directors approved a request for information on deposit data that is not currently reported in the call report or other regulatory reports, including for uninsured deposits.

FinCEN issues notice to bank customers on beneficial ownership requirements

Jul 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice to customers of financial institutions about reporting beneficial ownership information, or BOI.

GAO: Payment scams are a growing problem

Jul 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Government Accountability Office said scams are a significant and growing problem for U.S. individuals and businesses, noting that scams involving fake investment opportunities rose from $3.31 billion in 2022 to $4.57 billion in 2023.

ICBA encourages community bankers to register for virtual EGRPRA meeting

Jul 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is encouraging community bankers to register for regulators’ upcoming virtual meeting on federal banking regulations.

ICBA continues grassroots push on ‘trigger leads’ amendment

Jul 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their senators to include in must-pass legislation a bipartisan bill that would protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.

ICBA commends agencies for scheduling virtual EGRPRA meeting

Jul 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA commended the federal banking regulators for heeding ICBA’s calls to hold a virtual public outreach meeting as part of the latest regulatory review under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act.

Seventh ThinkTECH Accelerator culminates with Colorado showcase

Jul 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week hosted its latest ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase spotlighting growth-stage companies that serve or wish to serve community banks and their customers.

ICBA continues generating check fraud coverage

Jul 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continued to raise awareness of check fraud in a new round of media coverage.

ICBA continues grassroots push on ‘trigger leads’ amendment

Jul 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their senators to include in must-pass legislation a bipartisan bill that would protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.

N.Y. Times distinguishes community bank commercial lending

Jul 25, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and community bankers continued differentiating the industry from larger institutions in a new article on commercial lending in The New York Times.

ICBA pushing to include ‘trigger leads’ bill in defense legislation

Jul 24, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their senators to attach a bipartisan mortgage-privacy bill to must-pass legislation.

FSB: Stablecoin drawbacks outweigh potential benefits

Jul 24, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Stability Board said that even if a stablecoin is properly designed and well-regulated, “it may not necessarily have a positive impact on cross-border payments as the drawbacks could outweigh any potential benefits.”