Search
CFPB rescinds abusiveness policy statement
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.”...
New round of EIPs starts today
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. The IRS said it...
Congress approves stimulus plan
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....
New York State Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
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...
ICBA Announces 2021-22 Executive Committee
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...
New ICBA Chairman to Community Banks: Get Engaged to Drive Positive Change
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...
Joint rule supports Treasury program for CDFIs, MDIs
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...
ICBA: GSE liquidity plan aligns with capital framework
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. ICBA...
Agencies update CRA FAQs
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...
ICBA: Ensure SBA clears all PPP loans on hold
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...
Fed includes women's depository institutions in MDI definition
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. The...
Key takeaways on new PPP rule
Key takeaways on new PPP rule ICBA offers the following community bank takeaways on this week's SBA interim final rule, frequently asked questions, updated application forms, and webinar...
FinCEN issues AML notice on art, antiquities
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. The...
CFPB: sex discrimination prohibitions apply to sexual orientation, gender identity
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...
ICBA to Congress: Don't Leave PPP Applicants Stranded
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...
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, March 10, 2021
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...
ICBA showcases new PPP videos at ICBA Connect
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...
ICBA summarizes stimulus plan
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. ICBA released a summary of the $1.9...
ICBA’s Romero Rainey: We Are More Powerful Collectively When We are Empowered Individually
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...
ICBA Kicks off 2021 National Convention
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...