De Novo Banks

OCC: Agency Elevates Bank Chartering Function; Names Stephen Lybarger as Senior Deputy Comptroller for Chartering, Organization and Structure

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the elevation and renaming of its chartering and licensing function and the appointment of Stephen Lybarger as Senior Deputy Comptroller for Chartering, Organization and Structure. “The business of banking is innovating at a rapid pace. Elevating the OCC’s chartering and licensing activities to be…

ICBA: ICBA Applauds House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Three Pro-Community Bank Bills to Repeal 1071, Promote De Novo Bank Formation, and Restrict Central Bank Digital Currency

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) commended the House Financial Services Committee for advancing three ICBA-advocated bills to support community banks and the local communities they serve. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks commend the House Financial Services Committee for today’s votes to advance pro-community bank bills to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s…