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Report Offers Steps to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats

Jun 4, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
A new report from the Department of Commerce and Homeland Security offers guidelines to help reduce the threat of botnets and similar cyberattacks.

FS-ISAC Highlights Calls to Reboot Routers

Jun 4, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
This week’s community institution risk summary report highlights calls by federal government agencies and private sector organizations for citizens to reboot their home and office network routers and storage devices, update the firmware, and reset the administrative password.

Giorgio Shares Finovate Observations

May 31, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
In a new blog post, ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio recaps the latest financial technology innovations showcased during last month’s Finovate conference.

Farmer Mac Reports 2017 Results and Announces 61% Dividend Increase

Mar 8, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, which included $1.6 billion in net new business volume growth that brought total outstanding business volume to $19.0 billion as of December 31, 2017.

Bureau Raises Regulation C Thresholds

Jan 3, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
The Bureau raised the HMDA Regulation C asset-size threshold from $44 million to $45 million as of Dec. 31, 2017.

CFPB Issues HMDA Resources

Jan 3, 2018 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB launches HMDA Check Digit Tool & Rate Spread Calculator

Servicemember Foreclosure Sunset Date Extended

Dec 15, 2017 | NewsWatch Today
Military personnel will receive certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act through Dec. 31, 2019, due to legislation signed into law on Tuesday.

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.