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Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC

Community bank net income increased 10 percent in the third quarter from the same time last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile.
December 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

OCC reduces assessments for 2021

The OCC said it is reducing rates in all fee schedules by 3 percent for the 2021 calendar year. The reduced assessments go into effect Jan. 1.
December 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FBI: cyber criminals targeting web-based email

The FBI recently issued a Private Industry Notification warning that cyber criminals are taking advantage of the work-from-home environment to exploit web-based email applications.
December 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Data Security/Fraud 

ICBA: No disparate impact liability under ECOA

ICBA told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that "disparate impact" liability is not legally cognizable under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
December 02, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lending 

CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on outstanding regulatory uncertainty.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance 

Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts

Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and no later than Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate the transition away from LIBOR.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Lending 

Yellen nominated for Treasury secretary

ICBA congratulated Janet Yellen on her nomination to serve as the next Treasury secretary. In a statement, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said Yellen understands the vital role of community banks as a former Federal Reserve chair.
December 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Department of Treasury 

ICBA’s Independent Banker Reveals 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today unveiled its 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For, recognizing five community banks for their exemplary efforts to create an exceptional work environment for employees.
December 01, 2020 | Press Release  

Jim Reber: Shop talk 2021

Here’s another conversation with our consummate community banker.
December 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

Noah Wilcox: A year that defined community banks

It’s time to look toward the future, and I encourage you to hold onto this bigger-picture perspective to propel our communities out of this crisis.
December 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

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