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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.
Smaller lenders leading again on PPP
Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets have made more than half of 2021 first- and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to SBA data.
February 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA urges expanded call report relief
ICBA called on federal regulators to expand their efforts to streamline community bank call reporting to recognize the impact of Paycheck Protection Program lending.
February 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
CFPB issues 2021 consumer reporting list
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its 2021 list of consumer reporting companies. The list includes the three nationwide consumer reporting companies as well as other companies.
February 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
IRS concluding stimulus payments
The IRS on Friday reissued 1.2 million Economic Impact Payments through the ACH network with an effective date of this Wednesday, Feb. 3. Another 2.3 million reissued EIP2 checks are scheduled to be printed and mailed by Friday, Feb. 5.
February 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
[WATCH] Vinh Giang: Entrepreneur, Magician, Communications Teacher at ICBA Connect
Vinh Giang has spent the last 15 years mastering the art of performance-enhanced communication and has helped thousands of professionals to learn these skills. He joins us at ICBA Connect to tell us how we can amplify the best parts of ourselves.
February 01, 2021 |
News
ICBA Outlines 2021 Priorities in Congressional Letter
ICBA outlined its 2021 community bank policy agenda in an open letter to Congress. The letter advocates ICBA’s pragmatic legislative opportunities, which promote fairness and equity in our financial system for the benefit of consumers and local communities nationwide.
February 01, 2021 |
Press Release
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 1, 2021
Amid a sometimes chaotic rollout of vaccines across the US, health experts say a glimmer of good news has emerged, with recent reports of cases in nursing homes having declined for the past four weeks, according to federal data.
February 01, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk
SBA updates PPP FAQs with BSA/AML guidance
The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.
February 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy BSA/AML Compliance Crisis Preparedness Lending
SBA issues tax guidance on relief payments
The SBA issued several notices on its loan programs, including updated guidance on the tax implications of the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
February 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending Lending
What to Expect at ICBA Connect
This year, ICBA’s annual convention will come in the form of ICBA Connect, an immersive livestreamed event on March 9 and 10 for community bank leaders and their teams. Don’t worry, this isn’t another Zoom or Skype call—far from it.
February 01, 2021 |
News
Why we need Black-owned banks
Black-owned community banks have a long history of serving Americans historically left out of the mainstream banking system. Many well-established community banks continue this legacy today, but one troubling trend has emerged in the past two decades: The number of Black-owned banks is steadily declining. How can the industry advocate for change to help these banks—and their customers—thrive?
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
What to expect at ICBA Connect
ICBA Connect is your moment to relax, reflect and recharge. This virtual event will be unlike anything you’ve seen before. On March 9 and 10, expect to be surprised. You, your team and community bankers all over the country will come together, be inspired and hear from one-of-a-kind thinkers and doers.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Community banks in four corners of the country
There are community banks in every corner of the country—it’s one of the hallmarks of this industry. While each is unique, what unites them is their dedication to their customers and communities. We spoke with four banks near the four cardinal points of the U.S. to learn more about them and their communities.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Why it pays to offer cross-border payments
Offering cross-border payments used to have a high barrier of entry, but thanks to new technology and increasing revenue opportunities, they may be an untapped growth opportunity for enterprising community banks.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Community First Bank’s PPP partnership
With little time to spare, Community First Bank prepared itself for a wave of Paycheck Protection Program applications by quickly implementing technology through a new fintech partner. Now, it’s doubling down on innovation.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Could apps improve your customers’ financial health?
Fintech-developed apps that help customers manage their finances are looking to partner with community banks to help them reach new customers and deepen existing relationships.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Payments
The overdraft regulations that you need to know
This past year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) fined a national bank for misinforming its accountholders about its overdraft services fees. A handful of regulations apply to banks offering overdraft programs.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
How community banks serve immigrants
When people move to the U.S. from other countries, they often don’t have an American credit history, identification or other typical requirements of the account-opening or loan process.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Charles Potts: Next-level collaboration
ICBA has a growing network of people and resources community banks can tap into as they continue their innovation journeys. The ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of several initiatives underway this year to foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: Boost your connections
Connection is about creating relationships. It’s about having conversations that go beyond the surface, that are respectful, comfortable and authentic. It’s an energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued, and from which all parties derive strength.
February 01, 2021 |
Independent Banker
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