Payments

The payments landscape for community banks is changing rapidly as traditional payments converge with new instant payment systems and emerging cryptocurrencies. It is critical for Community Banks to maintain awareness of developments in the payments space to assess new opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure that their payment strategy aligns with overall business plans.

Payments Access, Choice, and Governance

Apr 14, 2021, 10:22 AM
Title : Payments Access, Choice, and Governance
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Payments Access

Letters and Testimonies

Apr 9, 2021, 14:13 PM
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Letters and Testimony

Payments Strategy Guide

Apr 7, 2021, 11:55 AM
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Payments
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Credit Card and Debit Cards, Card Regulation, and Other Related Topics

Mar 31, 2021, 15:44 PM
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Online Training
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Payments News

Comptroller lauds ICBA’s check fraud efforts

July 11, 2024

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu highlighted the formation of ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force as an important step in addressing financial fraud.

Details: Speaking at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s public meeting, Hsu said fraud is a problem everyone has a role in addressing and cited ICBA’s formation of a Check Fraud Task Force as a positive action. He also mentioned the sector-wide fraud information sharing work group ICBA leads.

More Press: ICBA’s Scott Anchin discussed the challenge of check fraud in a recent MarketWatch article on Target’s decision to stop accepting personal checks. Anchin said Target’s new policy eliminates a venue for potential check fraud and he hopes more merchants follow suit.

Podcast: The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast discusses why check fraud has become such a problem and how community banks can help fight this alarming epidemic.

Resources: For more information, community bankers can:

  • Join the new fraud subgroup on ICBA Community.

  • Read Independent Banker’s latest article on check fraud mitigation tips.

  • Watch the recording of ICBA’s ThinkTECH Solutions Forum on fraud.