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House set to vote this week on 1071 reversal

Nov 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
With the House expected to vote this week on an ICBA-advocated resolution to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 rule, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support the measure.

ICBA briefing on CRA rule today

Nov 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

Paper details ‘triangulation’ fraud targeting online shoppers

Nov 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center issued a new white paper on triangulation fraud, a relatively new type of fraud that targets online shoppers and affects the broader payments system.

ICBA to Fed: Extend comment period on interchange proposal

Nov 28, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups urged the Federal Reserve Board to extend the comment period on its proposal to lower the maximum interchange fee that covered debit card issuers may receive for debit card transactions.

ICBA briefing on CRA rule tomorrow

Nov 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA tomorrow is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on the interagency final rule to reform Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

FinCEN warns of Employee Retention Credit fraud

Nov 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert to financial institutions on fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 Employee Retention Credit.

Treasury issues advisory on AI-enabled holiday scams

Nov 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection released an advisory highlighting tips consumers can take to avoid becoming the victim of cyber or online scams this holiday shopping season.

Agencies extend comment period on megabank debt proposal

Nov 27, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Federal banking regulators extended the comment period on their long-term debt proposed rule for large banks until Jan. 16, 2024. Comments on the proposal were originally due by Nov. 30.

CFPB approves ICBA proposal to improve mortgage disclosures

Nov 22, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s approval of ICBA’s proposed template to improve mortgage disclosures required under TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rules.

FDIC approves special committee for workplace review

Nov 22, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC board of directors unanimously approved a special committee to oversee an independent third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture following reports of misconduct.

FHFA finalizes changes to commingled securities, bi-merge requirements

Nov 22, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule that amends several provisions of the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Agencies issue new advisory on LockBit ransomware

Nov 22, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other agencies released a joint cybersecurity advisory on detection methods associated with LockBit 3.0 ransomware affecting Citrix systems.