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ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, Paul Merski Named by The Hill as Top Lobbyists
ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey, Paul Merski Named by The Hill as Top Lobbyists Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Group Executive Vice President...
SBA issues FAQ on PPP questionnaires
SBA issues FAQ on PPP questionnaires The SBA updated its Paycheck Protection Program frequently asked questions with guidance on why some PPP borrowers are receiving a loan necessity questionnaire....
'Beneficial owner' reform passes House
'Beneficial owner' reform passes House The House voted 335-78 to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure...
ICBA urges Congress to pass stimulus relief
ICBA urges Congress to pass stimulus relief ICBA called on Congress to enact pandemic relief legislation before the close of the 116th Congress. ICBA called on Congress to enact pandemic relief...
Comment Letter to the OCC concerning Figure Bank
Comment Letter to the OCC concerning Figure Bank The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates this opportunity to provide comment to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...
'Beneficial owner' reform included in defense bill set for final vote
'Beneficial owner' reform included in defense bill set for final vote ICBA-advocated legislative language to provide relief from "beneficial ownership" disclosure mandates is included in compromise...
ICBA pushes PPP expense deductibility
ICBA pushes PPP expense deductibility ICBA and more than 500 other groups called on Congress to pass a technical correction amending the CARES Act to explicitly provide that PPP loan-forgiveness...
Grassroots urgent as stimulus talks heat up
Grassroots urgent as stimulus talks heat up As congressional negotiations over an economic stimulus package heat up, ICBA continues calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to include...
SBA details tax reporting on covered 7(a) payments
SBA details tax reporting on covered 7(a) payments The SBA issued a notice on the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act. The...
Bowman: Fed to offer best practices on fintech partnerships
Bowman: Fed to offer best practices on fintech partnerships The Federal Reserve plans to publish a white paper early next year on community bank partnerships with fintech companies and effective...
ICBA urges Congress to pass 'beneficial owner' reform
ICBA urges Congress to pass 'beneficial owner' reform ICBA called on members of Congress to pass a compromise defense spending bill that includes a key step toward ICBA-advocated relief from...
ARRC issues guide on LIBOR developments
ARRC issues guide on LIBOR developments The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released a guide and webinar recording on recent announcements on the transition from U.S. dollar LIBOR. The...
Scott, Thompson set to take over House Ag Committee
Scott, Thompson set to take over House Ag Committee Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) will be the next House Agriculture Committee chairman after winning the vote of the House Democratic Caucus. Rep. David...
Maximizing Your Credit Card Portfolio in a COVID-19 Environment
Maximizing Your Credit Card Portfolio in a COVID-19 Environment COVID-19 has created financial strain for millions of Americans. For example, 56 percent of consumers have reported difficulties...
A Note from the Chairman
A Note from the Chairman Overnight, our banks were called upon to enhance and expand our digital offerings not because they perhaps needed a technology upgrade, but because our customers needed to...
Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC
Community bank net income rises 10%: FDIC Community bank net income increased 10 percent in the third quarter from the same time last year, according to the FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile....
OCC reduces assessments for 2021
OCC reduces assessments for 2021 The OCC said it is reducing rates in all fee schedules by 3 percent for the 2021 calendar year. The reduced assessments go into effect Jan. 1. The OCC said it is...
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions
CFPB issues final policy on advisory opinions The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its final policy on advisory opinions, which are designed to provide guidance to entities on...
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts
Agencies encourage end of LIBOR-based contracts Federal regulators issued a joint statement encouraging banks to cease entering into new contracts that use U.S. dollar LIBOR as a reference rate as...
ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination
ICBA Statement on Janet Yellen's Treasury Secretary Nomination Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Janet Yellen's nomination for...