State Republican and Democratic leaders recently authored op-eds agreeing that the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill harms consumers, undermines local economies, and jeopardizes state governments reliant on credit card benefits.
Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2024) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement following this year’s 12th acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.
The American Fintech Council (AFC) has commended the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its expanded and pragmatic approach to financial inclusion through Project REACh 2.0. The OCC’s initiative aims to address barriers to financial inclusion by incorporating financial technology into its Roundtable for Economic Access and Change.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a proposal to establish a nonbank registry related to enforcement matters. This new rule mandates that certain nonbank entities register information about their company and specific orders, and submit copies of these orders to the CFPB. Additionally, the rule requires certain supervised nonbanks to file annual compliance reports, signed by an executive.
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is urging current and prospective homeowners to seek guidance from their local community bankers to simplify and make the homebuying process more affordable.
Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2024) — Independent Banker magazine, the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), has announced its sixth annual list of 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders. The award acknowledges community bank innovators, contributors, and influencers who are advancing local communities through community banking excellence.
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) has announced the appointment of Stephen Simcock as its new general counsel. Simcock, who brings over three decades of experience in the legal field within major financial institutions, will take over from Rob Lavet, SoFi’s retiring chief legal officer.
The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) has announced the appointment of Brigadier General Omuso D. George, USA (Ret.), as its new Chief Operating Officer. General George's career spans over three decades in leadership and finance, including thirty years as an Army finance officer and two years in the private sector.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reconsider his threat to veto Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121 Congressional Review Act (CRA), which passed the Senate and House with strong bipartisan support.
Independent Banker magazine, the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), has announced its sixth annual list of 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders. This award recognizes community bank innovators, contributors, and influencers who are noted for their dedication to advancing local communities through excellence in community banking.
Washington, D.C. — The American Bankers Association (ABA), Bank Policy Institute (BPI), New York Bankers Association (NYBA), and The Clearing House Association responded today to CFPB General Counsel Seth Frotman’s blog post regarding the state of New York’s lawsuit against Citibank over alleged wire transfer scams affecting some bank customers.
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that the total funds raised through the 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America reached a record total of $71.9 million.
Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2024) — ICBA Payments®, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), has announced the appointment of Jacob Eisen as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
A new housing development is breaking ground on May 30 in Henrico County. The rent-restricted, solar-powered apartments, known as 'The Helios,' are a joint venture between Richmond-based partners Spy Rock Real Estate Group and Crescent Development. All units will be restricted and affordable to those earning under 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The site is located at 5701 Chamberlayne Road and replaces an abandoned Days Inn motel. The estimated completion of the project is by the end of 2025.
The American Fintech Council (AFC) has responded to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule. The AFC is urging FinCEN to extend current CIP credit card exemptions to Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) companies and calls for formal rulemaking to ensure uniformity in consumer protection and industry parity.
Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), announced a forthcoming hearing by the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion. The hearing is titled "Next Generation Infrastructure: How Tokenization of Real-World Assets Will Facilitate Efficient Markets."
MPC's recent tweet has sparked controversy by placing blame on credit card companies for rising costs, a claim that appears to overlook significant data. According to the Nilson Report, the weighted average of credit, debit, and prepaid card processing fees has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with figures showing 1.51% in 2014 and 1.53% in 2023.
Alfa, a leading provider of enterprise software for the automotive finance industry, has announced the release of Scalability, the fourth of six releases that constitute Alfa Systems 6 – a new iteration of its Alfa Systems software platform.
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