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FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 20, 2021

The vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech is likely to be just as effective against the highly transmissible strain of the coronavirus that was first discovered in the United Kingdom, according to more extensive analysis released Wednesday by the two companies.
January 20, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

Agencies issue FAQs on SARs

Federal regulators issued responses to frequently asked questions regarding Suspicious Activity Reports and other anti-money-laundering considerations.
January 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Agencies finalize rules on supervisory guidance

The FDIC, OCC, and CFPB issued final rules to clarify and codify the role of supervisory guidanc
January 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB finalizes escrow relief

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule implementing ICBA-supported relief from mandatory escrow requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans.
January 20, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA Announces Nominations for 2021-22 Board of Directors

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the nominees to serve on its 2021-22 board of directors
January 20, 2021 | Press Release  

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 18, 2021

Today's coronavirus update from FS-ISAC details the rising number of infections in California, the push to widen vaccinations across the country and the impact on nursing professionals in the U.S.
January 19, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

USDA finalizes hemp rule

The USDA issued its final rule regulating the production of hemp. The rule—which takes effect March 22—includes licensing and recordkeeping requirements, procedures for testing THC levels, compliance provisions, and more.
January 19, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture Compliance 

SBA issues resources as PPP fully reopens today

The SBA over the weekend issued additional resources on the Paycheck Protection Program, which will fully open to all participating lenders today
January 19, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

CISA issues guides with cyber best practices

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued new guides for federal agencies with best practices that can apply throughout the commercial sector.
January 19, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity 

CFPB issues compliance guide for debt collection rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new small entity compliance guide summarizing the October 2020 debt collection rule.
January 19, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Compliance 

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