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FS-ISAC spotlights MinIO threat targeting corporate networks

Sep 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary covers an unknown threat actor exploiting vulnerabilities in the MinIO Object Storage system to remotely execute arbitrary code on vulnerable servers.

Judge vacates ICBA-opposed CFPB exam manual update

Sep 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
A federal judge vacated last year’s ICBA-opposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau actions expanding the bureau’s authority to examine banks for discrimination.

FHFA plans stakeholder forums on new credit score models

Sep 13, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will hold stakeholder forums and listening sessions in the coming weeks on its plans to transition Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to new credit score models.

Rakuten credit union application confirmed following ICBA outreach

Sep 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The National Credit Union Administration reportedly confirmed that Rakuten Inc. has applied for a federal credit union charter after ICBA asked the agency for confirmation.

Barr: Fed program on novel activities will continue to grow

Sep 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve’s new program to supervise novel, technology-driven activities in the banks it oversees will continue to grow as new technologies emerge, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.

ICBA community bankers discuss navigating challenges in new video

Sep 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA leadership community bankers discussed the vital role of community banks in a video discussion with the Travillian executive search and talent advisory firm.

ICBA urges bipartisan response to SBA 7(a) changes ahead of House markup

Sep 11, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups urged the House Small Business Committee to work toward a bipartisan response to recent Small Business Administration changes to its 7(a) loan program.

ICBA rejects Kevin O’Leary’s inaccurate message on bank lending

Sep 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey pushed back against erroneous claims from television personality Kevin O'Leary that banks are not lending to small businesses in the current economic environment.

Chopra: CFPB’s 1033 proposal coming next month

Sep 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau next month will propose standards for sharing consumer financial data, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

Community bank net income rises 3.4% in Q2

Sep 8, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
Community banks reported a 3.4% second-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and a 0.7% increase from the same period a year ago, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.

FDIC launching new site for consumer compliance, CRA exam activities

Sep 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC said it will launch a new Banker Engagement Site through FDICconnect this month for examination-related activities.

New tool ensures advertising regulatory compliance

Sep 6, 2023 | NewsWatch Today
The Check Your Ad Program, a new tool from Community Banker University, takes the guesswork out of advertising regulatory compliance.