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ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

Section 1033 guidebook now available

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is unveiling its plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

ICBA publishes Section 1033 guidebook

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fed’s Barr stepping down as vice chair for supervision

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.

A call for fairness in credit union policies: new ICBA blog post

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Following a record number of credit union acquisitions of community banks last year, ICBA is renewing its push for leveling the tax and regulatory playing field, according to a new ICBA blog post.

Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will operate normally.

End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according to a Main Street Matters blog post.

Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.

FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.

Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025

Jan 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.