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CFPB issues HMDA filing guide

Sep 13, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released the Filing Instructions Guide for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.

New op-ed continues push against IRS reporting plan

Sep 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
While Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has raised concerns about the price tag of budget-reconciliation legislation, Americans are speaking out against its pending IRS reporting provision, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new op-ed.

ICBA pushing grassroots on reconciliation tax hikes

Sep 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
While ICBA’s IRS campaign continues, it is also calling on community bankers to speak out against a comprehensive package of tax increases on community banks and their customers.

ICBA issues summary on CFPB 1071 proposal

Sep 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA published a summary of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rule to implement Dodd-Frank Section 1071 data collection and reporting requirements for small-business lending.

Community bank net income rises 28.7%

Sep 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Community banks reported net income growth of 28.7% in the second quarter from the same period last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile.

ICBA urges House panel to reject IRS monitoring plan

Sep 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Ahead of a House Ways and Means Committee markup starting today, ICBA reiterated its opposition to any proposal that would require banks to report customer account information to the IRS.

ICBA issues position paper on climate change regulation

Sep 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released a new position paper on the potential impact of new climate change regulations on community banks.

OCC proposes rescinding CRA rule

Sep 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued proposed rules to rescind its May 2020 Community Reinvestment Act rule and replace it with interagency rules adopted in 1995.

Agencies extend comment period on third-party guidance

Sep 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Federal regulators announced they will extend the comment period on proposed guidance designed to help banks manage risks associated with third-party relationships.

CFPB confirms debt collection rules effective Nov. 30

Sep 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a Federal Register notice affirming that two debt collection final rules will take effect as planned on Nov. 30.

ICBA: Two-Thirds of Voters Oppose IRS Reporting Plan

Sep 7, 2021 | NewsWatch Today | Press Release
Two-thirds of voters (67%) oppose a proposal that would allow the IRS to collect bank account deposit and withdrawal information from American consumers, the Independent Community Bankers of America announced.

ICBA names National Community Bank Service Award recipients

Sep 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced winners of its 2021 National Community Bank Service Awards, which celebrate the outstanding service and creative volunteer efforts of the nation’s community banks.