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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.
Now is the time for card modernization
Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s become a critical need that will determine winners and losers in the coming year. The delay in innovation within banking has meant that many card issuers are now rushing to catch up with the technology adoption seen in other industries.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Protecting Against Fraud as Adoption of Digital Payments Soar
The global pandemic has prompted consumers to reimagine how they interact with others, how they handle their daily duties, and how they conduct their financial business.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Shift in Spending Habits Spurs Acceleration of Digital Payments Transformation
Community banks were already planning for a digital payments transformation, but the shift in spending habits during the coronavirus quarantine caused many community banks to accelerate, or prioritize, that transformation.
December 03, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Lincoln Savings Bank Among Top SBA Lenders in Iowa for FY 2020
Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) is one of the top SBA lenders in the state of Iowa for fiscal year 2020, and a recipient of three SBA “Top Lender” awards from the Iowa District Office. LSB was recognized yesterday for:
December 03, 2020 |
News
Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC
Community bank net income increased 10 percent in the third quarter from the same time last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile.
December 02, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
OCC reduces assessments for 2021
The OCC said it is reducing rates in all fee schedules by 3 percent for the 2021 calendar year. The reduced assessments go into effect Jan. 1.
December 02, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
FBI: cyber criminals targeting web-based email
The FBI recently issued a Private Industry Notification warning that cyber criminals are taking advantage of the work-from-home environment to exploit web-based email applications.
December 02, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity Data Security/Fraud
ICBA: No disparate impact liability under ECOA
ICBA told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that "disparate impact" liability is not legally cognizable under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
December 02, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lending
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on outstanding regulatory uncertainty.
December 01, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts
Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as soon as practicable and no later than Dec. 31, 2021, to facilitate the transition away from LIBOR.
December 01, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance Lending
Yellen nominated for Treasury secretary
ICBA congratulated Janet Yellen on her nomination to serve as the next Treasury secretary. In a statement, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said Yellen understands the vital role of community banks as a former Federal Reserve chair.
December 01, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
ICBA’s Independent Banker Reveals 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today unveiled its 2020 Best Community Banks to Work For, recognizing five community banks for their exemplary efforts to create an exceptional work environment for employees.
December 01, 2020 |
Press Release
Jim Reber: Shop talk 2021
Here’s another conversation with our consummate community banker.
December 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Noah Wilcox: A year that defined community banks
It’s time to look toward the future, and I encourage you to hold onto this bigger-picture perspective to propel our communities out of this crisis.
December 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Make sure your portfolio can navigate uncertainty
Expect the unexpected. It’s a saying that proved especially true this year, given the months of uncertainty 2020 threw at the banking industry. However, with the proper planning, community banks can make the most out of an unexpected year. The strategists at Vining Sparks shed light on a winning portfolio management strategy as we head into the new year.
December 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Member Benefits: ICBA updates BankLocally.org
ICBA’s relaunched Bank Locally landing page serves as a hub of resources, customer testimonials and other content for small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in making the switch to a local community bank. It’s another way ICBA is furthering its mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.
December 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Visa U.S. Small Business Outlook (Fall 2020)
Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, shares that “small businesses are far less likely to be delinquent on their credit cards. See full report for details on small business payments trends.
December 01, 2020 |
News
Visa Global Economic Insights (Nov. 2020)
This month’s report includes details on: how advanced economies have recovered faster from the economic downturn; three distinct ways in which consumers have adapted in those markets; the COVID-19 Economic Impact Index; and regional recovery updates.
December 01, 2020 |
News
ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Janet Yellen's nomination for Treasury secretary.
November 30, 2020 |
Press Release
Department of Treasury
SBA issues instructions on "loan necessity" questionnaires
The SBA issued to lenders a letter and instructions on the agency's "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more.
November 30, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
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