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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.
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
ICBA calling for lame-duck grassroots
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge Congress to pass much-needed economic stimulus measures during the lame-duck session.
November 30, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA guide details EIDL lien requirements
ICBA is reminding community bankers about the procedures for renewing or refinancing a line of credit for a borrower with an Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
November 30, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA pushes back on PPP 'loan necessity' questionnaire
ICBA has raised questions about an SBA "loan necessity" questionnaire for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more that appears to go against the language of the CARES Act.
November 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
OCC issues proposal on CRA general performance standards
The OCC issued a proposed rule on Community Reinvestment Act general performance standards with a 60-day comment period.
November 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance CRA
FHFA raises conforming loan limits for 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021.
November 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Mortgage Rules
Bills would address EIDL-PPP conflict
ICBA recently expressed strong support for House and Senate legislation that would restore forgiveness for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance recipients who also have a Paycheck Protection Program loan.
November 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Register Today for the Virtual ICBA ThinkTECH Policy Summit
ICBA is hosting a virtual ICBA ThinkTECH Policy Summit to bring the nation’s community banks together with key stakeholders to discuss fintech policies and opportunities for further collaboration in support of community bank innovation.
November 24, 2020 |
Press Release
CFPB updates HMDA filing guide
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an update to its Filing Instructions Guide for HMDA data collected in 2021 and reported in 2022.
November 24, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
OCC updates rule on activities and operations
The OCC issued a final rule designed to update or eliminate outdated regulatory requirements.
November 24, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Regulatory Relief
PPP loan forgiveness tops $38B
The Small Business Administration said it has forgiven 367,321 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $38.4 billion as of noon Sunday.
November 24, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
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