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FinCEN extends deadline for beneficial ownership reporting

Nov 30, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network extended the deadline for certain reporting companies to file their initial reports on beneficial ownership information.

ICBA pushing grassroots outreach ahead of House 1071 vote

Nov 29, 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.

FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2024

Nov 29, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2024.

Fed officials weigh future rate hikes

Nov 29, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve officials in separate speeches discussed the implications of softening economic activity on the interest rate outlook.

CISA LinkedIn presentation today on cybersecurity protections

Nov 29, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency today is hosting a LinkedIn Live presentation on its Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals.

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.