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FS-ISAC breaks down cyber incident reporting

Jan 18, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary report details when and how to report cyber incidents to the federal government.

CFPB announces settlement on consumer task force

Jan 18, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau settled a lawsuit alleging that its Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law did not comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Supreme Court blocks employer vaccine mandate

Jan 14, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for private companies with 100 or more employees.

OCC’s Hsu: Crypto regulation would support innovation

Jan 14, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu warned that stablecoins are at risk of experiencing the equivalent of a bank run and called for stricter regulation to promote stability.

New education session set for ICBA LIVE

Jan 13, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA introduced a new educational session for the Edge Stage at ICBA LIVE 2022, slated for Feb. 27-March 3 in San Antonio.

Congressional pushback on SBA direct lending continues

Jan 13, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) on Wednesday continued speaking out against ICBA-opposed efforts to authorize SBA direct lending under its 7(a) loan program.

Emerging leader nominations now open

Jan 12, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Independent Banker opened nominations for its 2022 “40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders” awards

FDIC, FinCEN hosting digital identity tech sprint

Jan 12, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced a tech sprint to develop solutions that will help financial institutions and regulators measure the effectiveness of digital identity proofing.

Agency advisory warns of Russian cyber threats

Jan 12, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
Federal agencies issued a joint cybersecurity advisory on understanding and mitigating Russian state-sponsored cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure.

2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator launches today

Jan 11, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program kicks off today with a virtual event to formally introduce the 2022 cohort and launch the immersive 12-week program accelerating community banking innovation.

Cannabis banking champion won’t seek reelection

Jan 11, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Chairman Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection this fall, renewing the urgency to pass legislation that creates a safe harbor for banks serving cannabis-related businesses this Congress.

2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator kicks off tomorrow

Jan 10, 2022 | Events | NewsWatch Today
The 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program kicks off tomorrow with a virtual event to introduce the 2022 cohort and launch the rigorous 12-week program accelerating community banking innovation.