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ICBA Names Michael Marshall as Director of Regulatory, Legal Affairs

The Independent Community Bankers of America announced today the hire of its government relations legal intern Michael Marshall as director of regulatory and legal affairs.
August 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Bipartisan bill offers relief to USDA borrowers

ICBA-supported legislation to provide loan relief to rural communities was introduced in the House and Senate.
August 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture Crisis Preparedness 

FHFA: landlords must inform tenants of protections

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said multifamily property owners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that enter into forbearance agreements must inform tenants in writing about tenant protections during the forbearance and repayment periods.
August 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

Fed announces details of real-time payments service

The Federal Reserve Board released details of its forthcoming FedNow real-time payments service, which it is seeking to launch in 2023 or 2024.
August 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Payments 

ICBA urges PPP reforms ahead of expiration

ICBA expressed strong support for Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) efforts to renew and simplify the Paycheck Protection Program before it expires tomorrow.
August 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA continues pushing key stimulus policies

With Congress and the Trump administration negotiating the next stimulus package, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge needed reforms.
August 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

Senate panel approves NCUA, SEC nominees

The Senate Banking Committee approved the nominations of Kyle Hauptman for the National Credit Union Administration Board as well as Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw to be members of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
August 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Cybersecurity agency releases resiliency guide

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this week issued a fact sheet highlighting cyber resiliency resources provided by the federal government, industry, and trade associations.
August 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity 

USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual

USDA's Risk Management Agency said it will authorize approved insurance providers to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments.
August 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture 

FinCEN issues FAQs on customer due diligence

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued responses to three frequently asked questions regarding customer due diligence requirements for covered financial institutions.
August 04, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

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