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Enlist small businesses in PPP push

ICBA is now calling on community bankers to enlist small-business customers in urging Congress to immediately pass legislation to simplify Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness.
October 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

Bowman: Community banks critical to PPP

Community banks were essential to the success of the Paycheck Protection Program by serving the smallest businesses outside the focus of larger banks, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle "Miki" Bowman said.
October 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness Lending 

ICBA, agency roundtable on homeownership today

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey is scheduled to join top regulators at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) today for a virtual roundtable discussion on homeownership.
October 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Housing Finance/GSEs 

3 banks investing in communities under the CRA

Many community banks invest in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods to make lasting impacts while also getting Community Reinvestment Act, or CRA, credit. This work to aid and rebuild communities is the direct result of the close ties community banks develop with the people they serve. Here’s how three community banks are making powerful investments under the CRA.
October 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Why diversity and inclusion matters to regulators

This year, many businesses have prioritized diversity and inclusion. But what are regulatory agencies doing to track and enforce diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the financial industry? Here’s what community banks should consider from a compliance perspective.
October 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Comment Letter Regarding DOJ's Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines

The competitive landscape of the banking industry has changed substantially since the Bank Merger Competitive Review Guidelines were adopted in 1995. ICBA strongly believes it is appropriate to update the approach to reviewing bank mergers.
September 30, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Too-Big-To-Fail/Systemic Risk 

Preserving the Integrity of the Bank Charter: The Community Bank Perspective

Community banks welcome technological innovation, but we must also recognize that technological change underscores the importance of a robust legal framework to ensure consumer protection as well as the safety and soundness of our institutions.
September 29, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Commerce & Banking Payments Fintech Regulation 

Virtual BSA/AML Institute in November

With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML exams, Community Banker University is hosting an upcoming BSA/AML Institute.
September 29, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

PPP loan-forgiveness problems make news

Politico reported on the frustrations of community banks and other lenders with the Paycheck Protection Program's loan-forgiveness process.
September 29, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA opposes threshold change on securities filings

ICBA filed a comment letter opposing the SEC's proposal to raise the threshold over which institutional investment managers are required to file quarterly Form 13F reports.
September 29, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   SEC 

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