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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
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 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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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