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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.
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 16, 2021
The rate of new US coronavirus cases continued to decline Monday and Tuesday, as the country’s rolling average of daily infections fell below 90,000 for the first time in more than 100 days.
February 16, 2021 |
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ICBA continues opposition to Rakuten ILC application
Rakuten Bank America’s resubmitted deposit insurance application continues to pose risks of mixing banking and commerce due to Rakuten Inc.’s diverse and global commercial activities, ICBA told the FDIC.
February 16, 2021 |
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Lending
ICBA to OCC: Rescind unvetted charter policy shift
ICBA and other groups asked the OCC to rescind an interpretive letter expanding eligibility to apply for a national trust charter as well as the conditional charter approvals for Anchorage Digital Bank and Protego Trust Bank.
February 16, 2021 |
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Fintech Regulation
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 12, 2021
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that schools can safely open as long as a range of precautions are in place, offering a comprehensive and science-based road map for a return to classrooms.
February 12, 2021 |
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Letter to Banking Agencies Regarding Community Bank Leverage Ratio
The Independent Community Bankers of America commends the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for their efforts to mitigate the strain placed on community banks as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
February 12, 2021 |
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Commerce & Banking
ICBA Renews Preferred Service Provider Relationship with Travelers
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced it has extended its Preferred Service Provider relationship with Travelers to continue providing insurance and risk mitigation services specifically designed for community banks.
February 12, 2021 |
Press Release
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 9, 2021
In this latest update from FS-ISAC, experts warn the U.S. could be in the calm before the storm ahead of another possible surge in Covid-19 cases fueled by variants, and urge local and state leaders not to ditch their safety measures and restrictions.
February 10, 2021 |
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Fed extends rule allowing PPP loans to directors
The Federal Reserve Board again extended its rule allowing certain bank directors and shareholders to apply to their banks for Paycheck Protection Program loans for their small businesses.
February 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Smaller lenders continue leading PPP lending
Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets in 2021 have approved more than 608,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $39.4 billion, according to the latest SBA data.
February 10, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Five Tips to Make the Most of the ICBA Connect Team Experience
ICBA Connect is a virtual experience that is designed to energize, inspire and bring community banking teams together. And to magnify that energy, our goal has been to engage community bankers at every level.
February 10, 2021 |
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OCC rescinds CRA benchmarking survey
The OCC said national banks over $2.5 billion in assets are not required to respond to a Community Reinvestment Act benchmarking survey, as advocated by ICBA.
February 10, 2021 |
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CRA
SBA begins EIDL repayments today
The SBA today will begin remitting reconciliation payments for Paycheck Protection Program loans with a forgiveness payment that was reduced by the amount of an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance.
February 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA pitches provisions for pending relief package
ICBA today is advancing its recommendations for the pandemic relief package before Congress. Developed with community bankers, the ICBA recommendations in today's letter to Congress include, among other things, expanding support for the PPP.
February 09, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
Consumer fraud losses surge in 2020: FTC
The Federal Trade Commission said it received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020. Consumers reported losing more than $3.3 billion to fraud in 2020, up from $1.8 billion in 2019
February 08, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 8, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, predicted Sunday that vaccine supplies would improve by March, with increased doses of approved vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna and a new vaccine candidate from Johnson & Johnson.
February 08, 2021 |
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ICBA: Extend consumer protections to data aggregators
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure nonbanks that access customer financial information take the same care in protecting consumer privacy and data as community banks.
February 08, 2021 |
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CISA COVID-19 call series continues
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's series of teleconferences on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution continues this week.
February 08, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Cybersecurity
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 5, 2021
Johnson & Johnson on Thursday submitted to the Food and Drug Administration an application for emergency authorization for its one-dose coronavirus vaccine, putting the company on track to potentially begin shipping it by early March.
February 05, 2021 |
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PPP borrowers most successful with community banks: study
Community banks were the most common source for Paycheck Protection Program loans among employer firms, and they were the source from which applicants were most successful in obtaining PPP funding, the Federal Reserve Banks said.
February 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA seeks advocacy survey feedback
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to complete its State of Advocacy survey to help identify new and existing community banker relationships with members of Congress.
February 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
ICBA-backed foreclosure assistance introduced in Senate
ICBA-supported legislation to prevent avoidable foreclosures, evictions, and utility shut-offs was introduced by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).
February 05, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 4, 2021
At the current rate of 1.32 million shots a day, every adult in the US could be fully vaccinated in about a year, and assuming 75% of adults must be fully vaccinated to achieve herd immunity, the country could reach the threshold around Halloween.
February 04, 2021 |
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[WATCH] Dan Thurmon on Shattering Self-Imposed Limitations at ICBA Connect
Dan Thurmon is a dynamic keynote speaker and author who will teach you how to create a culture of continuous improvement by shattering self-imposed limitations, rekindling a commitment to excellence, and fostering mastery of change.
February 03, 2021 |
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[WATCH] Michelle Poler: Face Your Fears and Grab Your Dancing Shoes for ICBA Connect
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist. During her keynote at ICBA Connect you can expect inspiring and fun stories from her personal journey facing 100 Fears in 100 Days.
February 03, 2021 |
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FedNow industrywide launch moved up to 2023
The Federal Reserve moved up its planned industrywide launch of the FedNow instant payments service by up to a full year to 2023. The announcement narrows the industrywide delivery timeframe from 2023-2024.
February 03, 2021 |
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Federal Reserve
[WATCH] Matthew McConaughey Talks about the Glorious Rodeo of Life and ICBA Connect
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joins community bankers at ICBA Connect, providing an inspiring, resonant, encouraging, and ultimately useful talk helping us “build our way into a better and more true tomorrow.”
February 03, 2021 |
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[WATCH] Victoria Arlen on Fanning the Flame, Paralympic Games Gold, and Redefining What’s Possible at ICBA Connect
Victoria Arlen was in a vegetative state for four years and written off by medical experts, but her family didn’t give up and she slowly recovered. Since her recovery Arlen has won Paralympic Gold and Silver in swimming, become an ESPN host, starred on Dancing with the Stars, and authored her memoir Locked In.
February 03, 2021 |
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[WATCH] Jessica O. Matthew’s Cheat Sheet for Finding Your “Why” at ICBA Connect
Jessica O. Matthews is the founder and CEO of Uncharted Power, an award-winning, sustainable-infrastructure company. During her ICBA Connect keynote, Matthews will help community bankers answer several important questions.
February 03, 2021 |
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ICBA Connect speakers post intro videos
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, magic teacher Vinh Giang, status quo questioner Jessica Matthews, social entrepreneur Michelle Poler, and peak performance teacher Dan Thurmon posted videos encouraging ICBA Connect participation.
February 03, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA Bancard Hires Vice President, Relationship Manager
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, today announced Laura Pierce as vice president, relationship manager.
February 02, 2021 |
Press Release
Boosting your Connections
As we’ve been preparing for ICBA Connect, the Community Banker University education team has been thinking a great deal about connection. It fuels everything we do, and it drives our growth, but what is connection exactly?
February 02, 2021 |
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Independent Banker spotlights Black-owned banks
The February issue of Independent Banker focuses on why Black-owned banks are crucial to lifting the economic fortunes of African Americans.
February 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 2, 2021
This latest update from FS-ISAC says the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Monday issued an improved economic outlook and said the labor market will return to full strength quicker than expected thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
February 02, 2021 |
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Smaller lenders leading again on PPP
Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets have made more than half of 2021 first- and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to SBA data.
February 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
ICBA urges expanded call report relief
ICBA called on federal regulators to expand their efforts to streamline community bank call reporting to recognize the impact of Paycheck Protection Program lending.
February 02, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
CFPB issues 2021 consumer reporting list
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its 2021 list of consumer reporting companies. The list includes the three nationwide consumer reporting companies as well as other companies.
February 01, 2021 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
IRS concluding stimulus payments
The IRS on Friday reissued 1.2 million Economic Impact Payments through the ACH network with an effective date of this Wednesday, Feb. 3. Another 2.3 million reissued EIP2 checks are scheduled to be printed and mailed by Friday, Feb. 5.
February 01, 2021 |
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Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending
[WATCH] Vinh Giang: Entrepreneur, Magician, Communications Teacher at ICBA Connect
Vinh Giang has spent the last 15 years mastering the art of performance-enhanced communication and has helped thousands of professionals to learn these skills. He joins us at ICBA Connect to tell us how we can amplify the best parts of ourselves.
February 01, 2021 |
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ICBA Outlines 2021 Priorities in Congressional Letter
ICBA outlined its 2021 community bank policy agenda in an open letter to Congress. The letter advocates ICBA’s pragmatic legislative opportunities, which promote fairness and equity in our financial system for the benefit of consumers and local communities nationwide.
February 01, 2021 |
Press Release
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 1, 2021
Amid a sometimes chaotic rollout of vaccines across the US, health experts say a glimmer of good news has emerged, with recent reports of cases in nursing homes having declined for the past four weeks, according to federal data.
February 01, 2021 |
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