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Survey: Almost all central banks are researching CBDC

Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Nearly all central banks are researching whether to issue a central bank digital currency, according to a Bank for International Settlements survey.

FinCEN: Banks should remain vigilant to elder financial exploitation

Jun 17, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to elder financial exploitation. FinCEN offers resources to help stakeholders.

Biden taps Goldsmith Romero to lead FDIC

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Community Bank Briefing for Q2

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. (Eastern time). Register here.

CFPB director says a level playing field is needed in CRA modernization

Jun 14, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra provided his semi-annual report to the House Financial Services Committee. Highlights:

ICBA CRA Solutions offers tips to help prevent elder financial abuse

Jun 13, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and ICBA CRA Solutions released tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15.

Chopra lays out CFPB priorities before Congress

Jun 13, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra described the CFPB’s focus on financial data, medical debt, and credit cards during his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee.

Fed holds rates steady, predicts fewer cuts in 2024

Jun 13, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold target interest rates steady, due to an uncertain economic outlook and inflation risks.

CFPB proposes to ban medical bills from credit reports

Jun 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a rule that would remove medical bills from most credit reports.

Boozman releases Senate GOP farm bill framework

Jun 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) released the Senate Republican framework for the next farm bill.

ICBA requests comment extension on Fedwire schedule change

Jun 12, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA requested a 90-day extension to the Federal Reserve Board’s request for comment on expanding Fedwire Funds Service and National Settlement Services operating hours.

ICBA study: Small-business owners satisfied with community banks, but regulations threaten lending

Jun 11, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released findings from a study showing that while small-business owners prefer community banks, increasingly burdensome and complex regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.