Independent Banker spotlights Black-owned banks

Feb 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The February issue of Independent Banker focuses on why Black-owned banks are crucial to lifting the economic fortunes of African Americans.

Smaller lenders leading again on PPP

Feb 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
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.

ICBA urges expanded call report relief

Feb 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on federal regulators to expand their efforts to streamline community bank call reporting to recognize the impact of Paycheck Protection Program lending.

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 1, 2021

Feb 1, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
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.

SBA updates PPP FAQs with BSA/AML guidance

Feb 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.

CFPB issues 2021 consumer reporting list

Feb 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
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.

SBA issues tax guidance on relief payments

Feb 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA issued several notices on its loan programs, including updated guidance on the tax implications of the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.

IRS concluding stimulus payments

Feb 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
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.

[WATCH] Vinh Giang: Entrepreneur, Magician, Communications Teacher at ICBA Connect

Feb 1, 2021 | ICBA Connect Articles
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.

What to Expect at ICBA Connect

Feb 1, 2021 | ICBA Connect Articles
This year, ICBA’s annual convention will come in the form of ICBA Connect, an immersive livestreamed event on March 9 and 10 for community bank leaders and their teams. Don’t worry, this isn’t another Zoom or Skype call—far from it.

ICBA Outlines 2021 Priorities in Congressional Letter

Jan 31, 2021 | Press Release
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.

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Breaking News, Jan. 29, 2021

Jan 29, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
Johnson & Johnson said Friday that its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 72% effective in protecting against moderate and severe Covid-19 in the US, but was less potent in other regions.

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 28, 2021

Jan 29, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
New Covid-19 cases continue to trend downward, with 16% fewer cases reported this week than last, but 95% of the US population lives in a county that the federal government considers to be a “sustained hotspot," according to a report.

CISA - COVID-19 and Vaccine Distribution - Ongoing

Jan 28, 2021 | Sector Calls
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced a series of teleconferences on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution.

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 27, 2021

Jan 28, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
More than 24.6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the US, according to data published Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

SBA issues guidance on resolving PPP loan issues

Jan 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA issued a procedural notice and additional resources on resolving issues with first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans to ensure borrower eligibility for second-draw loans, including codes to submit to the PPP loan platform.

USDA announces loan program flexibilities

Jan 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The USDA announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Service Agency's Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs.

SBA issues guidance on 7(a), 504 programs

Jan 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
In addition to its guidance on PPP loan issues, the SBA also issued guidance on Economic Aid Act provisions affecting the agency's 7(a) and 504 loan programs.

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 26, 2021

Jan 27, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported today that nearly 20 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and nearly 3.5 million people have been fully vaccinated.

SBA plans improvements to PPP loan reviews

Jan 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA said it is working to improve reviews of first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans. The agency said anomalies—mostly data mismatches and eligibility concerns—were identified in approximately 4.7 percent of lender-submitted data.