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Jelena McWilliams Nominated for FDIC Chairman

Dec 1, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump nominated Jelena McWilliams for chairman of the FDIC.

Labor Department Extends Fiduciary Rule Deadline

Nov 28, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA filed a lawsuit on behalf of community banks against Equifax Inc. for its breach of 145.5 million consumer records and 209,000 payment cards

Equifax Breach Could Affect 143M Consumers

Sep 8, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
Equifax reported a data breach that could potentially affect 143 million U.S. consumers.

ICBA-Backed Escrow Relief Bill Gets Hearing

Sep 8, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit took up ICBA-supported legislation to provide needed regulatory relief for mortgage loans held and serviced by community banks.

Home Depot Class Action Deadline Next Week

Sep 7, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
The deadline for banks to file a claim in the Home Depot class-action settlement is next Thursday, Sept. 14.

FAQs Emphasize Scalability of New Accounting Standard

Sep 7, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
Federal regulators released updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Current Expected Credit Loss standard.

Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Hurricane Irma

Sep 7, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
Federal and state banking regulators said they will provide regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Irma.

ICBA Advocates Timely NFIP Reauthorization

Sep 7, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on Congress to ensure a timely reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that avoids unnecessary market disruptions.

Banking Periodical Profiles NCBSA Recipient

Aug 24, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
A Midwest-based e-newsletter that covers bank industry-related events featured a story about one of ICBA’s 2017 National Community Bank Service Award winners.