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Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.

Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.

Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.

Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.

Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.

‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.

ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.

Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.

FHFA releases fair lending final rule

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.

With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.

Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.

FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.