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ICBA urges unified, streamlined bank merger review process

Jun 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA told the FDIC that its bank merger review process requires significant revisions to be streamlined and equitable to community banks.

FDIC board meeting today

Jun 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC board of directors scheduled a meeting for 10 a.m. (Eastern time) today.

Independent Banker publishes guide for succession planning

Jun 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Only 20% of community banks feel fully prepared for the succession of their CEO and other executives to the next generation, according to a recent article in Independent Banker magazine.

Fed's Bowman touts cautious regulatory approach to innovations

Jun 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said regulators need to understand emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and tokenization, including how they may be used in the financial system and who has the ultimate responsibility over them.

CSBS: More transparent bank merger policy proposal needed

Jun 18, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors said the FDIC’s proposed bank merger policy would create more challenges than benefits for the banking industry, especially for community banks.

Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards

Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2024 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.

Survey: Almost all central banks are researching CBDC

Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Nearly all central banks are researching whether to issue a central bank digital currency, according to a Bank for International Settlements survey.

FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation

Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation. FinCEN offers resources to help stakeholders.

Biden taps Goldsmith Romero to lead FDIC

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Community Bank Briefing for Q2

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time). Register here.

CFPB director says a level playing field is needed in CRA modernization

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra provided his semi-annual report to the House Financial Services Committee. Highlights:

ICBA CRA Solutions offers tips to help prevent elder financial abuse

Jun 13, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and ICBA CRA Solutions released tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.