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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.

Vaccine mandate effective today unless high court steps in

Jan 10, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for employers with 100 or more employees is scheduled to take effect today unless the U.S. Supreme Court halts enforcement.

FS-ISAC offers security training guide

Jan 10, 2022 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary report focuses on setting up security awareness training for 2022 to meet regulatory requirements.