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Regulations and Guidance
Mar 27, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB withdraws court filing claiming Reg E applies to wire transactions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau withdrew a court filing in which it previously argued that online-initiated wire transfers are subject to the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E.

Mar 25, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
FinCEN publishes FAQs on border Geographic Targeting Order

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published responses to frequently asked questions about its March 11 Geographic Targeting Order to combat the illicit activities and money laundering of Mexico-based cartels and other criminal actors along the southwest border of the United States.

Mar 3, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA Commends FDIC for Rescinding Proposed Rules on Brokered Deposits, Corporate Governance, Incentive-Based Compensation

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board of directors for withdrawing three ICBA-opposed proposed rules that would harm community banks and the communities they serve.

Feb 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA releases customizable language addressing depositor concerns

With some community bank customers inquiring about the security of their bank deposits amid government efforts related to federal spending and bureaucracy, ICBA released customizable language its members can use to answer customer questions.

Feb 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB’s 1071 rule again paused by court in ICBA case

A U.S. court of appeals temporarily paused the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule and extended its compliance deadlines until further notice, as advocated by ICBA.

Feb 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA releases customizable language addressing depositor concerns

With some community bank customers inquiring about the security of their bank deposits amid government efforts related to federal spending and bureaucracy, ICBA released customizable language its members can use to answer customer questions.

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanks President Trump for rulemaking pause

ICBA thanked President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order freezing new rulemakings.

Jan 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB withdraws ICBA-opposed proposal on non-sufficient-funds fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau withdrew its proposed rule to restrict the use of non-sufficient-funds fees, as advocated by ICBA.

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