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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.
CISA issues tool for detecting threat activity
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a forensics collection capability to help detect activity related to the supply chain compromises affecting SolarWinds and Active Directory/Microsoft 365.
March 19, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
90M EIPs disbursed this week
The Treasury Department and IRS said they disbursed roughly 90 million Economic Impact Payments this week.
March 18, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on PPP reform
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard grassroots action center to urge their members of Congress to make needed changes to the Paycheck Protection Program if it is extended beyond March 31.
March 18, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA Supports Bill to Establish Cannabis Banking Safe Harbor
The Independent Community Bankers of America today expressed support for bipartisan legislation that would establish a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal.
March 18, 2021 |
Press Release
Cannabis banking
ICBA backs bill offering rural lending tax relief
ICBA expressed support for legislation to exempt from taxation interest income on farm real estate and rural mortgage loans.
March 18, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture USA Farm Loan Programs
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 18, 2021
Approximately 90 million stimulus checks have been disbursed to Americans, the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced Wednesday, totaling over $242 billion in payments.
March 18, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA Supports Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending
The Independent Community Bankers of America today said it strongly supports the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act to support farmers, ranchers and rural homeowners.
March 17, 2021 |
Press Release
Agriculture Rural Development
House passes PPP extension with Senate outlook in question
The House voted 415-3 to pass ICBA-supported legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, though the Senate outlook remains unclear.
March 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
EIPs start depositing today
The first tranche of new Economic Impact Payments sent through the ACH Network is effective today. In a joint statement, ICBA and other financial services groups clarified that the March 17 payment date was chosen by the IRS—not the banking industry.
March 17, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 17, 2021
Nearly 111 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the US, according to data published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
March 17, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Farm banks remain strong amid ag challenges: FDIC
Farm banks are vital to U.S. agricultural producers and rural communities, holding 44 percent of bank-held agricultural loans despite holding just 2 percent of U.S. bank loans, according to a new FDIC report.
March 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
PPP loans reaching smallest borrowers: SBA data
The current round of the Paycheck Protection Program is successfully reaching smaller borrowers, according to recent data from the SBA.
March 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Showcase today
ICBA today is hosting a showcase of 2021 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator participants and their new technologies available to community banks.
March 16, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA: Two-tiered deadline will ensure SBA clears PPP loans on hold
ICBA thanked policymakers for introducing The PPP Extension Act of 2021, which pushes the application deadline until May 31 and creates a second deadline of June 30 for the Small Business Administration to clear the thousands of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications in process.
March 15, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FBI warns of cryptocurrency theft threat
The FBI said federal charges against three computer programmers linked to the North Korean government illustrate the appeal of cryptocurrency markets and exchanges for theft and fraud.
March 15, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
SBA updates PPP guidance
The Small Business Administration on Friday updated its frequently asked questions as well as its guidance concerning how to calculate revenue reduction and maximum loan amounts for first- and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans.
March 15, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Agencies propose private flood insurance Q&As
Federal regulators requested comments on 24 proposed interagency questions and answers regarding private flood insurance.
March 12, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Flood Insurance Compliance
ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase Spotlights Innovative Community Bank Solutions
ICBA, in partnership with The Venture Center, will host the ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase — a virtual event to unveil the latest technological solutions of the 2021 ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort.
March 12, 2021 |
Press Release
CFPB rescinds abusiveness policy statement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is rescinding its January 2020 “Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices.”
March 12, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
New round of EIPs starts today
The IRS said it will begin distributing the third round of Economic Impact Payments today, with an effective entry date of this Wednesday, March 17.
March 12, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA testifies: Don't leave PPP applicants stranded
The approaching Paycheck Protection Program expiration date should not leave small businesses or nonprofits stranded, ICBA community banker Alice P. Frazier told the House Small Business Committee
March 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 11, 2021
President Joe Biden announced he is directing the Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. With that, the country is now on track to have enough vaccine for every adult by the end of May.
March 11, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
Congress approves stimulus plan
ICBA released a summary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which Congress passed and President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law soon.
March 11, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
New York State Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Robert M. Fisher, president and CEO of Tioga State Bank in Spencer, N.Y., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2021-22.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
ICBA Announces 2021-22 Executive Committee
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2021-22 Executive Committee in conjunction with ICBA Connect, a virtual community banking event.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
New ICBA Chairman to Community Banks: Get Engaged to Drive Positive Change
Incoming ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher encouraged community banks attending ICBA Connect to exercise their political capital — gained through dedicated service to customers and communities — to help enact meaningful policies that benefit local communities.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Joint rule supports Treasury program for CDFIs, MDIs
Federal bank regulators issued an interim final rule that supports the Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program, which will provide $9 billion in capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
ICBA: GSE liquidity plan aligns with capital framework
ICBA said it agrees with the Federal Housing Finance Agency's approach to proposed liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
FinCEN issues AML notice on art, antiquities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice on Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 requirements related to antiquities and arts.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB: sex discrimination prohibitions apply to sexual orientation, gender identity
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B includes discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA to Congress: Don't Leave PPP Applicants Stranded
The approaching Paycheck Protection Program expiration date should not leave small businesses or nonprofits stranded, the Independent Community Bankers of America today told Congress.
March 10, 2021 |
Press Release
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 10, 2021
About 93.7 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the US, according to data published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 76% of the 123,232,775 doses delivered and around 1.6 million more since yesterday.
March 10, 2021 |
News
Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness
ICBA showcases new PPP videos at ICBA Connect
Available on banklocally.org and featuring representatives from Tioga State Bank, Bank of Idaho, and M&F Bank, new videos from ICBA feature discussions on the role of community banks in local economies with a focus on their PPP leadership.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA summarizes stimulus plan
ICBA released a summary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), which Congress is expected to pass this week.
March 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
Agencies update CRA FAQs
Federal regulators issued new frequently asked questions to help financial institutions and examiners determine Community Reinvestment Act consideration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA’s Romero Rainey: We Are More Powerful Collectively When We are Empowered Individually
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today reminded community bankers attending ICBA Connect that every challenge is an opportunity to leverage their collective strength, advance policy priorities, and be a unifying force that benefits local communities nationwide.
March 09, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA Kicks off 2021 National Convention
Starting today, community bankers and industry leaders from across the nation will convene for the 2021 Independent Community Bankers of America national convention.
March 09, 2021 |
Press Release
ICBA: Ensure SBA clears all PPP loans on hold
ICBA and other financial groups called on policymakers to ensure the SBA clears the thousands of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications in process through the end of March.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Fed includes women's depository institutions in MDI definition
The Federal Reserve expanded the definition of minority depository institutions to include women-owned financial institutions.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
MDI
CISA urges Microsoft Exchange patching against vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged public and private sector partners to follow its emergency directive on the Microsoft Exchange widespread vulnerability affecting on-premises deployments.
March 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
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