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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
Congress approves stimulus plan
ICBA released a summary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which Congress passed and President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law soon.
March 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
New York State Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Robert M. Fisher, president and CEO of Tioga State Bank in Spencer, N.Y., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2021-22.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
ICBA Announces 2021-22 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2021-22 Executive Committee in conjunction with ICBA Connect, a virtual community banking event.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
New ICBA Chairman to Community Banks: Get Engaged to Drive Positive Change
Incoming ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher encouraged community banks attending ICBA Connect to exercise their political capital — gained through dedicated service to customers and communities — to help enact meaningful policies that benefit local communities.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Joint rule supports Treasury program for CDFIs, MDIs
Federal bank regulators issued an interim final rule that supports the Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program, which will provide $9 billion in capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
ICBA: GSE liquidity plan aligns with capital framework
ICBA said it agrees with the Federal Housing Finance Agency's approach to proposed liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
FinCEN issues AML notice on art, antiquities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice on Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 requirements related to antiquities and arts.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB: sex discrimination prohibitions apply to sexual orientation, gender identity
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B includes discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA to Congress: Don't Leave PPP Applicants Stranded
The approaching Paycheck Protection Program expiration date should not leave small businesses or nonprofits stranded, the Independent Community Bankers of America today told Congress.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 10, 2021
About 93.7 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the US, according to data published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 76% of the 123,232,775 doses delivered and around 1.6 million more since yesterday.
March 10, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA showcases new PPP videos at ICBA Connect
Available on banklocally.org and featuring representatives from Tioga State Bank, Bank of Idaho, and M&F Bank, new videos from ICBA feature discussions on the role of community banks in local economies with a focus on their PPP leadership.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA summarizes stimulus plan
ICBA released a summary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which Congress is expected to pass this week.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies update CRA FAQs
Federal regulators issued new frequently asked questions to help financial institutions and examiners determine Community Reinvestment Act consideration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA’s Romero Rainey: We Are More Powerful Collectively When We are Empowered Individually
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today reminded community bankers attending ICBA Connect that every challenge is an opportunity to leverage their collective strength, advance policy priorities, and be a unifying force that benefits local communities nationwide.
March 09, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA Kicks off 2021 National Convention
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the nation will convene for the 2021 Independent Community Bankers of America national convention.
March 09, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA Connect is Here!
The ICBA Connect event site is ready! Prepare yourself by logging in now and taking a spin around the site to familiarize yourself with it, so you’re ready to go.
March 08, 2021 |
News
ICBA: Ensure SBA clears all PPP loans on hold
ICBA and other financial groups called on policymakers to ensure the SBA clears the thousands of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications in process through the end of March.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Fed includes women's depository institutions in MDI definition
The Federal Reserve expanded the definition of minority depository institutions to include women-owned financial institutions.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
CISA urges Microsoft Exchange patching against vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged public and private sector partners to follow its emergency directive on the Microsoft Exchange widespread vulnerability affecting on-premises deployments.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
Key takeaways on new PPP rule
ICBA offers the following community bank takeaways on this week's SBA interim final rule, frequently asked questions, updated application forms, and webinar implementing Paycheck Protection Program changes for IRS Form 1040, Schedule C filers.
March 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
CISA call today on Microsoft vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is hosting a conference call at noon (Eastern time) today on the active exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019
March 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Risk Cybersecurity
New Same Day ACH window in effect this month
Nacha's new rule allowing Same Day ACH transactions to be submitted to the ACH Network for an additional two hours every business day takes effect on at 4:45 p.m. (Eastern time) Friday, March 19.
March 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Payments
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 5, 2021
The average number of vaccine doses being administered across the US per day topped two million for the first time on Wednesday, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from an average of about 1.3 million a month ago.
March 05, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Treasury launches $9B CDFI, MDI program
The Treasury Department opened the application process for the Emergency Capital Investment Program, which will provide $9 billion in capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.
March 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Relationship with QwickRate to include its IntelliCredit Offering
The ICBA today announced that its Preferred Service Provider relationship with QwickRate LLC now includes its IntelliCredit loan review and credit intelligence solutions, which are designed to help community banks better detect and manage credit risk.
March 04, 2021 |
Press Release
CFPB proposes delaying new QM rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed delaying the mandatory compliance date of its general Qualified Mortgage final rule from July 1, 2021, to Oct. 1, 2022.
March 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Compliance Mortgage Rules
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 4, 2021
About 80.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the US, according to data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 04, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
SBA issues new PPP rule, applications
The SBA released its new interim final rule and new application forms implementing Paycheck Protection Program changes for sole proprietors and other borrowers that file IRS Form 1040, Schedule C. An SBA webinar on the updates is scheduled for today.
March 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Romero Rainey: ICBA pressing PPP reforms
While Congress is fast-tracking the next stimulus package, problems with existing recovery programs remain unaddressed, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in an op-ed this week.
March 04, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 3, 2021
Ramped up vaccination rates and the arrival of a new vaccine from Johnson & Johnson are making economists optimistic about their forecast for a strong economic rebound in the summer.
March 03, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Connect
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced a first-of-its kind team-focused virtual banking conference designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s community banks.
March 02, 2021 |
Press Release
Romero Rainey named one of Washington's most influential
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey was named one of Washington's most influential people by Washingtonian magazine.
March 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Meeting with constituents during CUNA’s virtual GAC? Here are some things to consider.
Credit unions were created and granted a substantial tax exemption to serve “people of modest means.” However, fewer than 20 percent of credit unions are physically located in an economically distressed area and only 27 percent are in low- and moderate-income areas.
March 02, 2021 |
News
Credit Unions
SBA: New PPP rule coming soon
The SBA said it will "soon" publish a new Paycheck Protection Program interim final rule and issue a new application for Schedule C filers. Until then, it issued the following considerations:
March 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Fed issues continuity tips for storm season
In a new post, the Federal Reserve provided resources on pre-storm planning, storm watching, and post-storm procedures
March 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Risk
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 2, 2021
he $900 billion Covid relief bill passed in December with $600 stimulus checks and extra unemployment benefits, helped lift about 1.6 million Americans out of poverty in January, according to economists at the University of Chicago and the University of Notre Dame.
March 02, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
IRS issues guidance on employee retention credit
The IRS issued guidance for employers claiming the employee retention tax credit under the CARES Act. The guidance includes clarifications and describes retroactive changes relating to expanded eligibility.
March 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
SBA: PPP changes effective this week
The SBA this week plans to issue an interim final rule detailing and implementing pending changes to the Paycheck Protection Program.
March 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA summarizes new House-passed stimulus plan
ICBA released a summary of the House version of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which the House passed Saturday on a nearly party-line vote.
March 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Bill would expand farm partnership access to PPP
ICBA-supported legislation allowing farmers and ranchers categorized as partnerships to use gross income to calculate maximum Paycheck Protection Program loan amounts was introduced in the House.
March 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Agriculture Crisis Preparedness Lending Rural Development
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