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ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, Paul Merski Named by The Hill as Top Lobbyists

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski are featured on The Hill’s 2020 list of the top influencers in the nation.
December 11, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

SBA issues FAQ on PPP questionnaires

The SBA updated its Paycheck Protection Program frequently asked questions with guidance on why some PPP borrowers are receiving a loan necessity questionnaire.
December 10, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

Grassroots urgent as stimulus talks heat up

As congressional negotiations over an economic stimulus package heat up, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to include ICBA-advocated provisions.
December 10, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

'Beneficial owner' reform passes House

The House voted 335-78 to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 09, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

ICBA urges Congress to pass stimulus relief

ICBA called on Congress to enact pandemic relief legislation before the close of the 116th Congress.
December 09, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

SBA details tax reporting on covered 7(a) payments

The SBA issued a notice on the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
December 09, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

Comment Letter to the OCC concerning Figure Bank

The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates this opportunity to provide comment to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the de novo bank charter application by Figure Bank, National Association dated November 6, 2020.
December 07, 2020 | News   Commerce & Banking 

Bowman: Fed to offer best practices on fintech partnerships

The Federal Reserve plans to publish a white paper early next year on community bank partnerships with fintech companies and effective practices for managing those arrangements, Fed Governor Michelle "Miki" Bowman told ICBA community bankers.
December 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Technology Fintech Innovation Fintech Regulation 

ICBA urges Congress to pass 'beneficial owner' reform

ICBA called on members of Congress to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   BSA/AML 

ARRC issues guide on LIBOR developments

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released a guide and webinar recording on recent announcements on the transition from U.S. dollar LIBOR.
December 07, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

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