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ICBA Statement on CFPB 1071 Proposed Rule
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Compliance
ICBA Offers Financial Preparedness Tips to Help Speed Recovery Following a Natural Disaster
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community bankers are offering tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Risk
ICBA to Congress: PPP Forgiveness Should Be Straightforward
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today told Congress that the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.
September 01, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Treasury studying insurance sector climate risks
The Treasury Department said the Federal Insurance Office is requesting public comment on the insurance sector and climate-related financial risks.
September 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Flood Insurance Risk
Community bank customers weigh in on IRS monitoring
Community bank customers have joined the industry in expressing opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.
September 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Taxes & Budget
How BankMD’s experiment paid off
Digital-only brand BankMD has shaken up the medical lending arena since its launch in 2019 under the leadership of Moses D. Luevano. Anchored by San Antonio-based TransPecos Banks, the experiment has brought huge success to both the brand and the community bank.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Aaron Stetter: Sounding the alarm on IRS reporting overreach
ICBA is building a coalition of associations, community banks and customers to oppose a Treasury Department proposal adding burdensome reporting to the plates of all financial institutions.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Jim Reber: Balance sheet, complete
Investors have turned their sights on loan purchases.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: A legacy of good
It’s our responsibility to help make our communities better places to live, to help pull people out of poverty and address issues they’re facing.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: Lake rules for the workplace
Rules are the principles that govern conduct within an organization, and they can extend well beyond perfect attendance and dress codes.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Use your voice
[There is a] need for strong voices to weigh in on how new regulation will affect our communities and the customers we serve.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
How to navigate payments trends
The payments space can be dizzying for even the most enterprising community bank. How do you navigate the constant churn of innovations or disruptors? Experts point to a strategy built on customer input and relationship-building.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
7 ways community banks can boost profitability
A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Community banks grow alongside their ag customers
The community bankers serving agricultural communities know how to roll up their sleeves and help with harvest, move cattle and work alongside their customers. Their commitment to keeping rural communities alive is unmatched in the banking industry. Here are some of the community banks sustaining rural America.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lending
11 hot-button issues you should know about
While the political landscape in Washington, D.C., has changed considerably over the past year, ICBA continues to work with regulators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle for the betterment of community banks and their customers.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners
ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Robert Fisher: What it means to be a community bank
This is our moment to communicate just what it means to be a community bank.
September 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic
A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies issue statement on Hurricane Ida
Federal and state regulators said they will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Ida.
August 31, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Risk
FEMA - Daily Calls for Broad Stakeholder Business & Industry Coordination Call Regarding Hurricane Ida
FEMA invites you to participate in daily at 3 pm Eastern addressing coordinated efforts regarding recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
August 30, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Risk Sector Calls Sector Calls
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