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Jul 14, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Stimulus campaign continues amid congressional debate

With Congress continuing to debate the next economic stimulus package, community bankers can continue using ICBA's Be Heard grassroots action center to weigh in with recommendations.

Jul 14, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Community bank PPP share continues climb

Lenders under $10 billion in assets have made some 2.52 million PPP loans worth more than $229 billion through both rounds of funding, according to SBA data through July 10.

Jul 13, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Compensation survey targets impact of pandemic

This year’s Crowe Compensation and Benefits Survey asks about how the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely, and personal protective equipment are affecting the banking industry.

Jul 9, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA resources follow PPP data release

ICBA this week released talking points and a sample letter to PPP borrowers about the SBA and Treasury Department release of information about individual Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Jul 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
IRS cancels stimulus payments to ineligible recipients

The IRS cancelled outstanding Economic Impact Payment checks issued to recipients who may not be eligible for the stimulus payments, including those who might be deceased.

Jul 7, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
CFPB details higher-level exams

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau posted frequently asked questions about prioritized assessments, a new supervisory approach the bureau developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.