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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.
ICBA Names Michael Marshall as Director of Regulatory, Legal Affairs
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced today the hire of its government relations legal intern Michael Marshall as director of regulatory and legal affairs.
August 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Bipartisan bill offers relief to USDA borrowers
ICBA-supported legislation to provide loan relief to rural communities was introduced in the House and Senate.
August 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture Crisis Preparedness
FHFA: landlords must inform tenants of protections
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said multifamily property owners with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac that enter into forbearance agreements must inform tenants in writing about tenant protections during the forbearance and repayment periods.
August 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Fed announces details of real-time payments service
The Federal Reserve Board released details of its forthcoming FedNow real-time payments service, which it is seeking to launch in 2023 or 2024.
August 07, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments
ICBA urges PPP reforms ahead of expiration
ICBA expressed strong support for Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio's (R-Fla.) efforts to renew and simplify the Paycheck Protection Program before it expires tomorrow.
August 07, 2020 |
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Crisis Preparedness
ICBA continues pushing key stimulus policies
With Congress and the Trump administration negotiating the next stimulus package, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge needed reforms.
August 06, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
Senate panel approves NCUA, SEC nominees
The Senate Banking Committee approved the nominations of Kyle Hauptman for the National Credit Union Administration Board as well as Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw to be members of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
August 06, 2020 |
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Credit Unions
Cybersecurity agency releases resiliency guide
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency this week issued a fact sheet highlighting cyber resiliency resources provided by the federal government, industry, and trade associations.
August 06, 2020 |
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Cybersecurity
USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual
USDA's Risk Management Agency said it will authorize approved insurance providers to extend deadlines for premium and administrative fee payments.
August 06, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
FinCEN issues FAQs on customer due diligence
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued responses to three frequently asked questions regarding customer due diligence requirements for covered financial institutions.
August 04, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Independent Banker covers core negotiations
The August issue of Independent Banker magazine focuses on how community banks can get the most out of contract negotiations with core providers.
August 04, 2020 |
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Advocacy
ICBA posts guide on Economic Injury Disaster Loan liens
ICBA posted a new guide to Small Business Administration lien requirements on Economic Injury Disaster Loans after seeking SBA input on its treatment of EIDLs.
August 04, 2020 |
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Small biz switching to community banks: WSJ
Many small businesses have switched from large banks to community banks amid the COVID-19 pandemic because of their successful implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program, The Wall Street Journal reported.
August 04, 2020 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies issue principles as loan-accommodation periods end
Federal regulators released risk management and consumer protection principles for financial institutions to consider while working with borrowers as initial coronavirus-related loan accommodation periods come to an end.
August 04, 2020 |
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Crisis Preparedness
ICBA continues support for House PPP forgiveness bill
ICBA and other groups expressed strong support for the House version of ICBA-advocated legislation to forgive Paycheck Protection Program loans under $150,000.
August 03, 2020 |
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ICBA backs legal challenge to OCC fintech charter
ICBA filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the New York Department of Financial Services lawsuit challenging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's special-purpose national bank charter for fintech companies.
August 03, 2020 |
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OCC
House passes postal banking amendment
The House passed an ICBA-opposed amendment to a 2021 spending bill that would fund a postal banking pilot program at the U.S. Postal Service.
August 03, 2020 |
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Government Banks
ICBA backs limited scope of debt-collection rule
ICBA said it supports how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau structured its notice of proposed rulemaking on disclosures for collecting time-barred debt, or old debt that is no longer legally collectible.
August 03, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FHFA extends policy on forbearance loan purchases
The Federal Housing Finance Agency extended a temporary policy that allows for the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria.
August 03, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Mortgage Rules
7 best practices to help avoid audit missteps
An audit tells a community bank whether it’s adhering to regulations and objectives. However, a lack of preparation and poor scoping techniques, among other factors, can lead to wasted time. Here’s how to ensure a helpful audit process.
August 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
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