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Cannabis banking bill reintroduced in Senate

ICBA-advocated legislation to establish a cannabis-banking safe harbor in states where cannabis is legal was reintroduced in the Senate following House introduction last week.
March 24, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cannabis banking 

ICBA urges OCC to withdraw bank premises proposal

ICBA and other groups called on the OCC to withdraw a proposed rule to impose a rules-based approach to what national banks and federal savings associations can do with their buildings, land, and facilities.
March 24, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 24, 2021

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen painted an optimistic picture of the economy Tuesday, saying that while 10 million people still remain jobless, "we may see a return to full employment next year."
March 24, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness 

Quarles: Focus on ceasing LIBOR use

While policymakers continue planning for the end of LIBOR, financial firms should focus this year on ending new uses of the benchmark interest rate, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Randal Quarles said in a speech.
March 23, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   LIBOR 

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 23, 2021

The second batch of Covid-19 stimulus checks will be issued this week, the Biden administration announced Monday, with many of the payments expected to come via paper check or prepaid debit card and additional batches will be made weekly going forward.
March 23, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA: Community Banks Proudly Serve Rural America

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are celebrating the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers and agricultural enterprises during National Ag Day.
March 23, 2021 | Press Release   Agriculture 

BPI, ABA, ICBA Urge OCC to Withdraw Bank Premises Proposal Amid Uncertain Post-Pandemic Office Reality

BPI, the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America sent a joint comment letter calling on the OCC to withdraw its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on National Bank and Federal Savings Association Premises.
March 23, 2021 | Press Release   OCC 

Senate taking up PPP extension this week

With the Senate expected to vote this week on House-passed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, ICBA is urging community bankers to contact their senators in support
March 23, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Crisis Preparedness Lending 

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