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Feb 10, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 9, 2021

In this latest update from FS-ISAC, experts warn the U.S. could be in the calm before the storm ahead of another possible surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by variants, and urge local and state leaders not to ditch their safety measures and restrictions.

Feb 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Fed extends rule allowing PPP loans to directors

The Federal Reserve Board again extended its rule allowing certain bank directors and shareholders to apply to their banks for Paycheck Protection Program loans for their small businesses.

Feb 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Smaller lenders continue leading PPP lending

Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets in 2021 have approved more than 608,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $39.4 billion, according to the latest SBA data.

Feb 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
SBA begins EIDL repayments today

The SBA today will begin remitting reconciliation payments for Paycheck Protection Program loans with a forgiveness payment that was reduced by the amount of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance.

Feb 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA pitches provisions for pending relief package

ICBA today is advancing its recommendations for the pandemic relief package before Congress. Developed with community bankers, the ICBA recommendations in today's letter to Congress include, among other things, expanding support for the PPP.

Feb 8, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 8, 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, predicted Sunday that vaccine supplies would improve by March, with increased doses of approved vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and a new vaccine candidate from Johnson & Johnson.