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Member Benefits: ICBA updates BankLocally.org

ICBA’s relaunched Bank Locally landing page serves as a hub of resources, customer testimonials and other content for small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in making the switch to a local community bank. It’s another way ICBA is furthering its mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.
December 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on outstanding regulatory uncertainty.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB Compliance 

Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts

Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and no later than Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate the transition away from LIBOR.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Lending 

Yellen nominated for Treasury secretary

ICBA congratulated Janet Yellen on her nomination to serve as the next Treasury secretary. In a statement, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said Yellen understands the vital role of community banks as a former Federal Reserve chair.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Visa Global Economic Insights (Nov. 2020)

This month’s report includes details on: how advanced economies have recovered faster from the economic downturn; three distinct ways in which consumers have adapted in those markets; the COVID-19 Economic Impact Index; and regional recovery updates.
December 01, 2020 | News  

Visa U.S. Small Business Outlook (Fall 2020)

Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, shares that “small businesses are far less likely to be delinquent on their credit cards. See full report for details on small business payments trends.
December 01, 2020 | News  

ICBA’s Independent Banker Reveals 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today unveiled its 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For, recognizing five community banks for their exemplary efforts to create an exceptional work environment for employees.
December 01, 2020 | Press Release  

ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Janet Yellen's nomination for Treasury secretary.
November 30, 2020 | Press Release  

SBA issues instructions on "loan necessity" questionnaires

The SBA issued to lenders a letter and instructions on the agency's "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more.
November 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots

ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge Congress to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures during the lame-duck session.
November 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness Lending 

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