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Make sure your portfolio can navigate uncertainty

Expect the unexpected. It’s a saying that proved especially true this year, given the months of uncertainty 2020 threw at the banking industry. However, with the proper planning, community banks can make the most out of an unexpected year. The strategists at Vining Sparks shed light on a winning portfolio management strategy as we head into the new year.
December 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

Member Benefits: ICBA updates BankLocally.org

ICBA’s relaunched Bank Locally landing page serves as a hub of resources, customer testimonials and other content for small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in making the switch to a local community bank. It’s another way ICBA is furthering its mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.
December 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

Visa U.S. Small Business Outlook (Fall 2020)

Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, shares that “small businesses are far less likely to be delinquent on their credit cards. See full report for details on small business payments trends.
December 01, 2020 | News  

Visa Global Economic Insights (Nov. 2020)

This month’s report includes details on: how advanced economies have recovered faster from the economic downturn; three distinct ways in which consumers have adapted in those markets; the COVID-19 Economic Impact Index; and regional recovery updates.
December 01, 2020 | News  

ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination

Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Janet Yellen's nomination for Treasury secretary.
November 30, 2020 | Press Release   Department of Treasury 

SBA issues instructions on "loan necessity" questionnaires

The SBA issued to lenders a letter and instructions on the agency's "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more.
November 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots

ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge Congress to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures during the lame-duck session.
November 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements

ICBA is reminding community bankers about the procedures for renewing or refinancing a line of credit for a borrower with an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
November 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire

ICBA has raised questions about an SBA "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more that appears to go against the language of the CARES Act.
November 25, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

OCC issues proposal on CRA general performance standards

The OCC issued a proposed rule on Community Reinvestment Act general performance standards with a 60-day comment period.
November 25, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance CRA 

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