Noah Yosif: Do they know they’re tax exempt? Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Legislation Noah Yosif: Do they know they’re tax exempt? Nov 01st 2019 12:11am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Legislation An ICBA study uncovers how the credit union tax exemption has become unfair to legitimate for-profit financial institutions, credit union members, tax authorities and taxpayers. By Noah Yosif, ICBA For years, community bankers have argued that tax-exempt credit unions have moved far beyond their mandate to serve people of modest means. Now, a new ICBA […]
From BSA to banking cannabis: ICBA’s advocacy agenda Oct 01st 2019 12:10am on Advocacy & Policy, Legislation, Regulation / Compliance, slide Community banks and ICBA have a lot to celebrate, from legislative victories to a more level playing field. But that doesn’t mean our work is over. There are still plenty of regulatory and legislative opportunities that ICBA continues to fight for. Read on to learn about the agenda ICBA will advance in 2020 and how […]
Jim Reber: Tug of war Oct 01st 2019 12:10am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance Rate volatility can work to your community bank’s advantage. By Jim Reber, ICBA Securities Whew. In just the nine months between November 2018 and July 2019, the bond market witnessed these events: Both a hike (Dec. 19) and a cut (July 31) to overnight benchmark rates An inversion of the yield curve between one and […]
How Texas banks are catching skimmers Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Advocacy & Policy, Banks, Focus, Industry Insight, Legislation A group of Texas financial institutions is teaming up with law enforcement to crack down on rampant card skimming in the area. Their fraud prevention efforts, which included boosting new anti-skimming laws, started at a community bank. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert When Ken Hartley became the bank security officer of $2.6 billion-asset Texas Bank and Trust […]
ICBA: Pushing ahead on BSA reform Sep 01st 2019 12:09am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance Several potential Bank Secrecy Act-related bills may make their way through Congress this session, bringing much-needed reform for community banks. By Chip Bartlett and Lilly Thomas, ICBA Several potential Bank Secrecy Act-related bills may make their way through Congress this session, bringing much-needed reform for community banks. With summer over and Congress back in session, […]
Thomas Warren: We’re staying focused on communities May 20th 2019 12:05am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance ICBA’s Community Focus 2020 agenda reinforces its local commitment.
Alan Keller: Let’s close the ILC loophole Apr 01st 2019 12:04am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance
James Kendrick: Accounting accountability Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance Our years-long effort on the CECL standard has gained new traction.
Member Benefits: Farm bill, by the numbers Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Advocacy, Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Legislation, Membership
Alan Keller: Subchapter S slowdown Mar 01st 2019 12:03am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Regulation / Compliance The Treasury Department has made needed, ICBA-advocated reforms to tax deduction.
