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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
SBA shortens period for relief payments
The SBA issued new guidance adjusting the number of months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act, as amended by Section 325 of the Economic Aid Act.
February 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Policymakers to Participate in ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Event
ICBA, in partnership with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas, will host a one-day virtual summit for policymakers and the 2021 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator fintech cohort, to tackle barriers and discuss solutions for enhanced community bank innovation.
February 17, 2021 |
Press Release
OCC allows closures due to Winter Storm Uri
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks and federal savings associations to close offices affected by Winter Storm Uri at their discretion.
February 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
White House extends forbearance, foreclosure protections
The Biden administration extended the foreclosure moratorium and mortgage forbearance on certain loans through the end of June.
February 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending Mortgage Rules
ICBA Continues Call for Joint CRA Rulemaking
The Independent Community Bankers of America today reiterated its call for federal regulators to work together on updated Community Reinvestment Act regulations in a comment letter to the Federal Reserve.
February 16, 2021 |
Press Release
CRA
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 15, 2021
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the US has declined in 40 states and territories, remained the same in eight, and increased in three states, South Dakota, Nebraska and Alaska, according to COVID Tracking Project data
February 16, 2021 |
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Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
SBA issues new loan program guidance
The SBA on Friday night issued two notices on its lending programs. Further PPP information and resources are available on the SBA and Treasury sites and ICBA's PPP and EIP News page.
February 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 16, 2021
The rate of new US coronavirus cases continued to decline Monday and Tuesday, as the country’s rolling average of daily infections fell below 90,000 for the first time in more than 100 days.
February 16, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA continues opposition to Rakuten ILC application
Rakuten Bank America’s resubmitted deposit insurance application continues to pose risks of mixing banking and commerce due to Rakuten Inc.’s diverse and global commercial activities, ICBA told the FDIC.
February 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA to OCC: Rescind unvetted charter policy shift
ICBA and other groups asked the OCC to rescind an interpretive letter expanding eligibility to apply for a national trust charter as well as the conditional charter approvals for Anchorage Digital Bank and Protego Trust Bank.
February 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fintech Regulation
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 12, 2021
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that schools can safely open as long as a range of precautions are in place, offering a comprehensive and science-based road map for a return to classrooms.
February 12, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Letter to Banking Agencies Regarding Community Bank Leverage Ratio
The Independent Community Bankers of America commends the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for their efforts to mitigate the strain placed on community banks as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
February 12, 2021 |
News
Commerce & Banking
ICBA Renews Preferred Service Provider Relationship with Travelers
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced it has extended its Preferred Service Provider relationship with Travelers to continue providing insurance and risk mitigation services specifically designed for community banks.
February 12, 2021 |
Press Release
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 9, 2021
In this latest update from FS-ISAC, experts warn the U.S. could be in the calm before the storm ahead of another possible surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by variants, and urge local and state leaders not to ditch their safety measures and restrictions.
February 10, 2021 |
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Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Fed extends rule allowing PPP loans to directors
The Federal Reserve Board again extended its rule allowing certain bank directors and shareholders to apply to their banks for Paycheck Protection Program loans for their small businesses.
February 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Smaller lenders continue leading PPP lending
Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets in 2021 have approved more than 608,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $39.4 billion, according to the latest SBA data.
February 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Five Tips to Make the Most of the ICBA Connect Team Experience
ICBA Connect is a virtual experience that is designed to energize, inspire and bring community banking teams together. And to magnify that energy, our goal has been to engage community bankers at every level.
February 10, 2021 |
News
OCC rescinds CRA benchmarking survey
The OCC said national banks over $2.5 billion in assets are not required to respond to a Community Reinvestment Act benchmarking survey, as advocated by ICBA.
February 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
SBA begins EIDL repayments today
The SBA today will begin remitting reconciliation payments for Paycheck Protection Program loans with a forgiveness payment that was reduced by the amount of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance.
February 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA pitches provisions for pending relief package
ICBA today is advancing its recommendations for the pandemic relief package before Congress. Developed with community bankers, the ICBA recommendations in today's letter to Congress include, among other things, expanding support for the PPP.
February 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
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