Report: Federal, state attempts to limit credit card interchange would harm consumers
Legislation intended to reduce credit card interchange fees would reduce revenue for community banks and credit unions, leading to less...
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House committee advances tax package with ABA priorities
The House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to advance a federal budget reconciliation tax package that includes...
ABA urges lawmakers to lift regulatory barriers to bank merger, de novo formation
Narrow supervisory standards, inconsistent approval timelines and other regulatory impediments are limiting new bank formation and leading to further consolidation...
Bank survey gauges small business financial preparedness
Nearly three in four small business owners believe they can withstand revenue shortfalls for only two quarters before becoming concerned...
Acting Comptroller Hood outlines OCC priorities
In a recent speech, Acting Comptroller Rodney Hood outlined his top priorities for the OCC, including efforts to promote financial...
ABA announces support for several provisions in budget reconciliation tax package
ABA strongly supports several provisions in the federal budget reconciliation tax package, including language to make permanent the Section 199A...
Chickasaw Banc Holding to buy Oklahoma Heritage Bank
Chickasaw Banc Holding in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy Oklahoma Heritage Bank in Ada.
NFIB: Small-business optimism fell by 1.6 points in April to 95.8
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined by 1.6 points in April to 95.8, the second consecutive month below the...
Consumer price inflation 2.3% in April
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in April after falling 0.1% the previous month, and increased 2.3% over the past...
Agencies update host-state loan-to-deposit ratios
The federal banking agencies issued updated host-state loan-to-deposit ratios that they will use to determine compliance with Section 109 of...
