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Nacha to automate ACH audit proof process

Sep 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Nacha announced that, starting next month, the process of requesting proof of an ACH Rules compliance audit will be automated through its Risk Management Portal.

Compliance question on SAFE Act requirements

Sep 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA Compliance Center Question of the Week page features a new Q&A on SAFE Act education requirements for loan originators.

OCC, FDIC heads discuss plans for community bank relief

Sep 12, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
OCC and FDIC leaders said they plan to focus on improving the regulatory framework for community banks, including making changes to the community bank leverage ratio.

ICBA meets with Treasury, FHFA on ending GSE conservatorship

Sep 11, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Senior ICBA staff this week participated in two meetings with federal officials related to getting the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, out of conservatorship.

ICBA releases data showing credit union acquisitions harm communities

Sep 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the results of a new data analysis demonstrating that credit union acquisitions of community banks are harming small businesses and local communities.

New op-ed from ICBA leadership banker Ken Hale: Local communities stand to lose millions in local tax revenue

Sep 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The latest op-ed from ICBA leadership community banker Ken Hale on the negative impact of the credit union tax exemption details the direct impact that credit unions purchasing banks in Louisiana will have on local governments.

ICBA Urges Congress to Ensure Deposit Insurance Reforms Enhance Small Business Coverage, Curb Favorable Too-Big-To-Fail Treatment

Sep 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on Congress to consider deposit insurance reforms that enhance coverage for small businesses, address the more favorable regulatory treatment the nation’s largest banks receive under the current framework, and ensure community banks are not penalized.

OCC clarifies policy on politicized or unlawful debanking

Sep 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued two bulletins clarifying its policies on politicized or unlawful debanking in accordance with last month’s executive order on ensuring fair banking for all Americans.

ICBA: FinCEN should fix BSA thresholds, BOI collection

Sep 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said community bankers strongly support the role of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network while recommending updates to beneficial ownership information collection and Bank Secrecy Act thresholds.

Treasury sanctions networks targeting Americans with cyber scams

Sep 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department sanctioned a large network of scam centers across Southeast Asia that steal billions of dollars from Americans.

ICBA-supported bill restricting mortgage ‘trigger leads’ signed into law

Sep 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump signed into law the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, ICBA-supported legislation that will help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.

FinCEN issues guidance on cross-border information sharing

Sep 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued guidance to encourage and promote appropriate, voluntary cross-border sharing of information between and among financial institutions, including appropriate foreign financial institutions.