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11 hot-button issues you should know about

While the political landscape in Washington, D.C., has changed considerably over the past year, ICBA continues to work with regulators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for the betterment of community banks and their customers.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Robert Fisher: What it means to be a community bank

This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.
September 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic

A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.
August 31, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

Agencies issue statement on Hurricane Ida

Federal and state regulators said they will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Ida.
August 31, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Risk 

FEMA - Daily Calls for Broad Stakeholder Business & Industry Coordination Call Regarding Hurricane Ida

FEMA invites you to participate in daily at 3 pm Eastern addressing coordinated efforts regarding recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
August 30, 2021 | News   Advocacy Risk Sector Calls Sector Calls 

ICBA testifying on PPP forgiveness

ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher is scheduled to testify this Wednesday at a House Small Business Committee hearing on what’s next for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness.
August 30, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

ARRC issues FAQs on LIBOR transition best practices

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released frequently asked questions on its best practices for using Secured Overnight Financing Rate term rates.
August 30, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

ICBA continues IRS reporting consumer push

ICBA continues encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 30, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Taxes & Budget 

ICBA urging consumer opposition to IRS reporting plan

ICBA is encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
August 27, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Taxes & Budget 

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