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FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 15, 2021

In today's coronavirus update from FS-ISAC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 11 million received their first coronavirus shots – representing an increase of about 1 million administered in the U.S. since Wednesday.
January 15, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

PPP reopening for more lenders today

The SBA will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) today. The reopening applies to both first- and second-draw applications.
January 15, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

FBI alert, webinar offer threat update

The FBI issued an alert on violence related to the electoral certification and inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. The alert recaps investigative activity and provides a national threat picture through next week's inauguration.
January 15, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Risk Cybersecurity 

NCUA seeks expanded powers for CUSOs

The National Credit Union Administration issued a proposed rule that would expand credit union service organizations' permissible services and activities to include anything federal credit unions can currently do.
January 15, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

FHFA, Treasury allow GSEs to continue retaining earnings

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department updated the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to continue to retain earnings until they satisfy the requirements of the 2020 GSE capital rule.
January 15, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 14, 2021

Today's COVID-19 update from FS-ISAC has the latest from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up-to-date information on the vaccine rollout, and considerations that affect businesses here in the U.S.
January 14, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness 

PPP reopening for more lenders tomorrow

The SBA said it will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets at 9 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow, Jan. 15.
January 14, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA urges OCC to withdraw CRA survey

ICBA and other groups called on the OCC to withdraw the CRA Information Collection Survey that was published in the Federal Register in December.
January 14, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA OCC 

CFPB issues guidance on Limited English Proficiency consumers

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance that encourages financial institutions to better serve Limited English Proficiency consumers.
January 14, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Compliance 

ICBA backs efforts to recapitalize GSEs

ICBA said it strongly supports Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria’s efforts to fully recapitalize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
January 14, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

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