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ICBA pressing PPP relief in hearing statement
ICBA today is repeating its call for a simplified Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process in a statement for a House subcommittee hearing.
September 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
IRS: Lenders shouldn't report PPP loan forgiveness
The IRS issued guidance clarifying that lenders should not file information returns or furnish payee statements to report the amount of qualifying forgiveness on Paycheck Protection Program loans.
September 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FHFA again extends forbearance purchases
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31 the deadline on buying qualified loans in forbearance.
September 25, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
ICBA supports FDIC program for third-party compliance
ICBA said it supports an FDIC standard-setting organization and voluntary certification program that would ease the process of vetting and partnering with fintechs and other third parties.
September 23, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
PPP complexity could limit effectiveness: GAO
The complexity and lack of guidance surrounding Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness could limit the effectiveness of future rounds of the program, the GAO reported.
September 23, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House passes ICBA-backed minority bank bill
The House passed ICBA-supported legislation that would modify regulatory processes to support Minority Depository Institutions.
September 23, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
Treasury, IRS lack info on EIP non-filers: GAO
The Treasury Department and IRS lack updated information on how many eligible Economic Impact Payment recipients have yet to receive their funds, the GAO said.
September 23, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA Response to FDIC Request for Information
ICBA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the FDIC's request for information hat seeks input on whether a standard-setting and voluntary-certification program could support community banks’ efforts in partnering with third parties.
September 22, 2020 |
News
Fintech Regulation
FDIC working on PPP asset-threshold impact: McWilliams
The FDIC is exploring options to address the impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans on regulatory asset thresholds, FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams told ICBA.
September 21, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Fed updates FAQs on Main Street Lending Program
The Federal Reserve Board updated its frequently asked questions on the Main Street Lending Program to clarify expectations regarding lender underwriting.
September 21, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
ICBA seeks PPP accounting simplification
ICBA asked the federal banking regulators to allow community banks to recognize Paycheck Protection Program fees as income in their call reports.
September 21, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
New FDIC academic challenge focuses on community banks
The FDIC launched the agency’s first-ever Academic Challenge, which will be focused on the effects of community banks on local economic development.
September 21, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fed vote today on CRA reform notice
The Federal Reserve Board is scheduled to vote today on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Community Reinvestment Act regulation.
September 21, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CRA
ICBA Statement on Fed Community Reinvestment Act Notice
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released a statement on today's Federal Reserve advance notice of proposed rulemaking on reforming Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
September 21, 2020 |
Press Release
CRA
Bailey Yeager Joins ICBA as Director of Marketing Strategy and Execution
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced today the hire of Bailey Yeager as director of marketing strategy and execution.
September 16, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Statement on CFPB Small-Business Proposal Outline
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on today's Consumer Financial Protection Bureau outline of proposals to implement small-business loan data collection and reporting rules.
September 15, 2020 |
Press Release
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lending
Push continues on next stimulus package
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge lawmakers to include common-sense policies benefiting local communities in the next economic stimulus package.
September 15, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
FinCEN issues AML standards for unregulated entities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a Bank Secrecy Act final rule that requires minimum anti-money-laundering standards for banks without a federal functional regulator.
September 15, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
BSA/AML
ICBA raises questions ahead of credit union advocacy event
ICBA continues urging Congress to "Wake Up" this week as credit union advocates meet with lawmakers during the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions' Virtual Congressional Caucus.
September 15, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
HUD finalizes ICBA-backed 'disparate impact' rule
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently finalized an ICBA-supported rule to amend its interpretation of the Fair Housing Act’s "disparate impact" standard.
September 15, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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