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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.
McWilliams touts "continuous engagement" oversight approach
More regular and informal meetings between banks and regulators to discuss operations and emerging risks could reduce the need for cumbersome quarterly reporting, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams said.
December 14, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Regulatory Relief
CFPB finalizes QM reforms
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized rules addressing the pending expiration of the "GSE Patch," which exempts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage loans from parts of the bureau's Qualified Mortgage rule.
December 11, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Senate vote on 'beneficial owner' reform as soon as today
The Senate is expected to vote as soon as today on a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 11, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML
Time running out on stimulus grassroots
With Congress running out of time to pass a stimulus package by year-end, ICBA is calling on community bankers to reach out to their lawmakers and enlist small-business customers on outstanding priorities.
December 11, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, Paul Merski Named by The Hill as Top Lobbyists
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Strategy Paul Merski are featured on The Hill’s 2020 list of the top influencers in the nation.
December 11, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
SBA issues FAQ on PPP questionnaires
The SBA updated its Paycheck Protection Program frequently asked questions with guidance on why some PPP borrowers are receiving a loan necessity questionnaire.
December 10, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Grassroots urgent as stimulus talks heat up
As congressional negotiations over an economic stimulus package heat up, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to include ICBA-advocated provisions.
December 10, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
'Beneficial owner' reform passes House
The House voted 335-78 to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 09, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
ICBA urges Congress to pass stimulus relief
ICBA called on Congress to enact pandemic relief legislation before the close of the 116th Congress.
December 09, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
SBA details tax reporting on covered 7(a) payments
The SBA issued a notice on the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
December 09, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Comment Letter to the OCC concerning Figure Bank
The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates this opportunity to provide comment to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the de novo bank charter application by Figure Bank, National Association dated November 6, 2020.
December 07, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
Bowman: Fed to offer best practices on fintech partnerships
The Federal Reserve plans to publish a white paper early next year on community bank partnerships with fintech companies and effective practices for managing those arrangements, Fed Governor Michelle "Miki" Bowman told ICBA community bankers.
December 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Technology Fintech Innovation Fintech Regulation
ICBA urges Congress to pass 'beneficial owner' reform
ICBA called on members of Congress to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates.
December 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML
ARRC issues guide on LIBOR developments
The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released a guide and webinar recording on recent announcements on the transition from U.S. dollar LIBOR.
December 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
'Beneficial owner' reform included in defense bill set for final vote
ICBA-advocated legislative language to provide relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates is included in compromise spending legislation headed to a final congressional vote.
December 04, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML
ICBA pushes PPP expense deductibility
ICBA and more than 500 other groups called on Congress to pass a technical correction amending the CARES Act to explicitly provide that PPP loan-forgiveness funds that cover business expenses are tax deductible.
December 04, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Scott, Thompson set to take over House Ag Committee
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) will be the next House Agriculture Committee chairman after winning the vote of the House Democratic Caucus.
December 04, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Maximizing Your Credit Card Portfolio in a COVID-19 Environment
COVID-19 has created financial strain for millions of Americans. For example, 56 percent of consumers have reported difficulties paying bills due to loss of employment or income, and another 76 percent of small businesses have acknowledged cash flow shortages.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
A Note from the Chairman
Overnight, our banks were called upon to enhance and expand our digital offerings not because they perhaps needed a technology upgrade, but because our customers needed to be able to transact in new, remote ways.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Marketing Payments Products to Small Business Customers
As community bank payment products become an increasingly central product line for small business customers, community banks are seeking new ways to connect with this important segment in today’s digitized environment.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
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