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FHFA proposes updates to FHLBank liquidity rules

Oct 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a proposed rule that would amend its regulation of Federal Home Loan Bank unsecured credit limits.

FHFA issues climate risk advisory to FHLBanks

Oct 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin that provides guidance to the Federal Home Loan Banks on incorporating climate-related risks into their risk-management frameworks.

ICBA continues advocating 1033 exemption in latest report

Oct 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In a new American Banker article (subscription required), ICBA continued its call for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to include a community bank exemption in its pending 1033 rule on sharing consumer financial data.

FHFA advises FHLBanks on credit risk and liquidity

Sep 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin to the Federal Home Loan Banks that details expectations for providing members with access to advances in a safe and sound manner.

FDIC announces relief for Georgia, Vermont banks

Sep 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC announced regulatory relief to facilitate recovery in areas of Georgia affected by Tropical Storm Debby and areas of Vermont affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.

ICBA urging community banker participation in EGRPRA review

Sep 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA recently issued a guide to help community bankers participate in the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review process launched by banking regulators this year.

ICBA Community tops 4,000 users

Sep 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA Community online platform continues to grow and has now surpassed 4,000 members.

ICBA push on credit union deals garners more media attention

Sep 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s campaign opposing credit union acquisitions of tax-paying community banks continued generating headlines with a new Bloomberg report on the FDIC’s recent policy update on bank mergers.

FinCEN sanctions Russian virtual currency cybercriminals

Sep 27, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network sanctioned PM2BTC, a Russian virtual currency exchanger associated with Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov, as being a money-laundering concern in connection with illicit finance.

Blog post: Community bankers find solutions, connections at ICBA LIVE

Sep 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The challenges community bankers face—from compliance issues to cybersecurity and staffing concerns—require the industry to come together to amplify its voice and find solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025, according to a new ICBA blog post.

Community bankers report reg burden during EGRPRA outreach meeting

Sep 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers voiced discontent with excessive regulatory burdens during an ICBA-advocated outreach meeting under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.

OCC: Banks affected by Hurricane Helene can close

Sep 26, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC said national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks can close in areas of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee affected by Hurricane Helene.