ICBA: ICBA Applauds Agencies for Proposing to Rescind Harmful CRA Rule
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s announcement that the federal banking regulators intend to issue a proposal to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to that final rule, in light of pending…
Agencies Announce Intent to Rescind 2023 CRA Final Rule
The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced, in light of pending litigation, their intent to issue a proposal to both rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to the October 2023 final rule. The agencies will continue to work together to promote…
ABA: Trade Groups Welcome Decision to Rescind 2023 CRA Final Rule
The American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Independent Community Bankers of America, Texas Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Longview Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement after federal banking agencies announced their intent to rescind the 2023 Community Reinvestment Act Final Rule: “We welcome today’s announcement…
findCRA to Lead CRA Session at the Arkansas Community Bankers Association’s 2024 Compliance Conference in Little Rock
findCRA will be onsite on September 11th at the annual Arkansas Community Bankers Association’s 2024 Compliance Conference in Little Rock. During the conference, findCRA’s President, COO & Co-Founder, will lead a general session covering the 2024 CRA final rule and its potential impacts to bankers within the state. The session will also dive into best practices for…
ABA: Trade Groups Welcome Injunction Delaying CRA Rules Implementation
The American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Independent Community Bankers of America, Texas Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Longview Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement after the decision by the Northern District of Texas late Friday to pause implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act Final…
Agencies Extend Applicability Date of Certain Provision of the CRA Final Rule
Federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued an interim final rule that extends the applicability date of certain provisions in their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule issued in October 2023. The agencies also requested comment on the extension. To promote clarity and consistency, the agencies extended the applicability date of the facility-based assessment areas…
Agencies Host 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
The federal bank regulatory agencies and the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and Chicago will host the 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference in Portland, Oregon, March 4 to 7. The biennial conference offers participants the opportunity to learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and to discuss best practices, innovations, and emerging challenges…
ABA: Trade Associations Sue Regulators for Exceeding Statutory Authority in New Community Reinvestment Act Rules
Groups ask court to vacate new CRA rules and will seek preliminary injunction to block implementation until case is decided. The American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Independent Community Bankers of America, Texas Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Longview Chamber of Commerce today filed a lawsuit in the…