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ICBA Outlines 2021 Priorities in Congressional Letter

ICBA outlined its 2021 community bank policy agenda in an open letter to Congress. The letter advocates ICBA’s pragmatic legislative opportunities, which promote fairness and equity in our financial system for the benefit of consumers and local communities nationwide.
February 01, 2021 | Press Release  

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 1, 2021

Amid a sometimes chaotic rollout of vaccines across the US, health experts say a glimmer of good news has emerged, with recent reports of cases in nursing homes having declined for the past four weeks, according to federal data.
February 01, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

SBA updates PPP FAQs with BSA/AML guidance

The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.
February 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy BSA/AML Compliance Crisis Preparedness Lending 

SBA issues tax guidance on relief payments

The SBA issued several notices on its loan programs, including updated guidance on the tax implications of the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
February 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Lending 

What to Expect at ICBA Connect

This year, ICBA’s annual convention will come in the form of ICBA Connect, an immersive livestreamed event on March 9 and 10 for community bank leaders and their teams. Don’t worry, this isn’t another Zoom or Skype call—far from it.
February 01, 2021 | News  

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Breaking News, Jan. 29, 2021

Johnson & Johnson said Friday that its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 72% effective in protecting against moderate and severe Covid-19 in the US, but was less potent in other regions.
January 29, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 28, 2021

New Covid-19 cases continue to trend downward, with 16% fewer cases reported this week than last, but 95% of the US population lives in a county that the federal government considers to be a “sustained hotspot," according to a report.
January 29, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

SBA issues guidance on resolving PPP loan issues

The SBA issued a procedural notice and additional resources on resolving issues with first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans to ensure borrower eligibility for second-draw loans, including codes to submit to the PPP loan platform.
January 28, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

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