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Fed proposes expanding large-value payments service operations

May 6, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposal to expand the operating days of the Federal Reserve Banks' two large-value payments services.

Fed’s Bowman expects ongoing inflation

May 6, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she expects inflation to remain elevated for “some time.”

FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees

May 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.

FDIC, OCC detail merger proposals at House hearing

May 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.

FHLBank officials pledge to work with ICBA against harmful changes to system

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.

ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for congressional response

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.

Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.

Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.

Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.

Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.

Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.

‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.