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Buhrmaster named New York Fed director

Dec 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that former ICBA Chairman John Buhrmaster, president and CEO of 1st National Bank of Scotia, N.Y., has been elected as a Class A director representing Group 3.

ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri dies

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Past Chairman Jim Ghiglieri died Saturday morning. The former president of Alpha Financial Group in Toluca, Ill., served as ICBA chairman in 2007-2008.

ICBA quarterly briefing tomorrow

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA tomorrow is hosting its fourth-quarter update on industry news and highlights. Scheduled for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Dec. 13.

FDIC committee on misconduct announces firm conducting review

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC’s special committee to oversee a third-party review of the agency’s workplace culture and misconduct said it appointed the law firm of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP to conduct the independent review.

OCC: 56.4% of examiners dedicated to midsize, community banks

Dec 12, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC said 56.4% of its examiners are assigned to midsize and community bank supervision, compared with 31% assigned to large bank supervision.

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.