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ICBA LIVE registrants eligible for special drawing

Nov 22, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers who register for ICBA LIVE 2025 by Friday, Nov. 29, will be entered into a drawing for one of three prizes.

CFPB finalizes rule on oversight of digital payment apps

Nov 22, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to supervise the largest nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet apps.

ICBA releases new check fraud guide

Nov 22, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force this week published a new guide that explains how and when community banks should contact regulators about check fraud.

ICBA releases guide on contacting regulators about check fraud

Nov 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s Check Fraud Task Force published a new guide that explains how and when community banks should contact regulators about check fraud.

Comments on FDIC brokered deposit rule due today

Nov 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is encouraging community bankers to use its guide to submit unique comment letters on the FDIC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on brokered deposit restrictions ahead of today’s deadline.

ThinkTECH Connect today

Nov 21, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s ThinkTECH Connect—which offers community bankers a fast-paced introduction to innovative fintech companies—is scheduled for noon (Eastern time) today. Community bankers can attend the session live or get the recording.

Independent Banker highlights technology trends

Nov 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
When assessing new technology, community bankers should ask themselves what requires the most human interaction but is tedious or repetitive work, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

FDIC’s Gruenberg to retire in January

Nov 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg told colleagues he will retire on Jan. 19, according to media reports of his message to agency staff.

Treasury notes risks in cross-border payments

Nov 20, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
If a poorly designed cross-border payments system were widely adopted, it could do significant harm to international financial stability and economic security, according to a senior Treasury Department official.

New podcast on combating holiday-season fraud

Nov 19, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The latest Independent Banker podcast spotlights how community bankers can get ahead of year-end fraud and raise awareness among consumers as the holidays approach.

FDIC extends comment period for custodial deposit proposal

Nov 19, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC extended to Jan. 16 the comment period for its proposed rule on recordkeeping requirements for custodial accounts.

Blog: New Marketing Resource Center helps community banks tell their story

Nov 19, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released a dynamic toolkit designed to equip community banks with everything they need to create consistently impactful marketing campaigns, according to a new Main Street Matters blog post.