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Agencies extend comment period on Volcker rule reform

Federal regulators said they will consider comments submitted before May 1 on their proposal to modify the Volcker rule’s general prohibition on banking entities investing in or sponsoring hedge funds or private equity funds. The previous deadline was April 1.
April 03, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

Paycheck Protection Program State Banking Association Letter

If the Paycheck Protection Loan Program doesn’t work for all community banks, both current SBA 7(a) lenders and otherwise, then it will fail to achieve its objectives. Our concerns are outlined in this letter, together with our recommended changes.
April 02, 2020 | News   Advocacy 

The Latest on the SBA Paycheck Protection Program

April 01, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

ICBA Letter To Treasury-SBA Regarding Concerns With Paycheck Protection Program

If the Paycheck Protection Loan Program doesn’t work for all community banks, both current SBA 7(a) lenders and otherwise, then it will fail to achieve its objectives. Our concerns are outlined in this letter, together with our recommended changes.
April 01, 2020 | News   Advocacy 

Community Banks Remain Shining Stars For Customers and Communities

In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America recognizes the unmatched role that the nation’s nearly 5,000 community banks serve in helping their customers and communities through times of challenge.
April 01, 2020 | Press Release   Advocacy 

What you can do now to prepare for CECL

Community banks won’t have to implement current expected credit losses, or CECL, standards until 2023, but it’s never too early to start getting ready. Here’s what industry experts say you should know about preparing for CECL.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

How to get and keep new customers

Customers have more choices than ever about where and how to do their banking. Community banks must find the right ways to engage them if they want to win and retain their loyalty. Here are the strategies that are working for several community banks.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Banks that found their niche lending markets

Technology has blurred community banks’ geographic borders for some lending niches—but for others, face-to-face remains the gold standard. These community banks know one size doesn’t always fit all.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Lending 

How to defend your bank from ransomware

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of ransomware’s low barrier of entry to compromise data and networks from banks, service providers and even customers. But experts say community banks can protect themselves with education, data management and security procedures.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Preventing and detecting mortgage fraud

Many compliance functions are needed to detect mortgage fraud, from FACTA and FCRA to the SAFE Act. Here’s a look at the requirements.
April 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance Lending 

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