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New podcast on ICBA Community

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast spotlights the positive impact of the ICBA Community platform and how community bankers can make the most out of the platform.

ICBA names Aaron Stetter as EVP of affiliate, volunteer relations

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced that Aaron Stetter is rejoining the organization in a newly created role as executive vice president of affiliate and volunteer relations.

FinCEN ceremony recognizes BSA reporting

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network held its ninth annual Law Enforcement Awards Program to recognize agencies that used Bank Secrecy Act data to successfully pursue and prosecute criminal investigations.

The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023

Dec 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The week ahead: final Fed meeting of 2023

ICBA announces next ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA announced the selected companies for its sixth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.

Revised CDFI certification application released

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued a revised CDFI certification application that addresses ICBA concerns with a previously released proposal.

FDIC: DIF restoration on track

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC projects the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio will likely reach its 1.35% minimum by the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028, according to an agency update on its DIF restoration plan.

Key offices report on crypto risks to financial sector

Dec 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
This year’s turmoil in the digital assets market exposed and elevated the high level of interconnectedness between digital assets firms and traditional markets, according to the federal Office of Financial Research.

OCC issues guidance on ‘buy now, pay later’ lending

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued guidance to national banks and federal savings associations to address the risks associated with “buy now, pay later” lending.

ICBA urges President Biden to sign resolution blocking 1071 rule

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on President Joe Biden to sign a recently passed bipartisan resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule.

Romero Rainey, Merski again named top lobbyists

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski were featured on The Hill’s 2023 list of the nation’s top lobbyists.

Regulators rolling out off-cycle exams: Reuters

Dec 7, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Reuters reported on bank regulators ramping up off-cycle examinations of community banks following large bank failures earlier this year.