ICBA and ProfitStars Expand Relationship to Include Forecasting and Financial Reporting

Jun 11, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced that it has extended its Preferred Service Provider agreement with ProfitStars, a division of Jack Henry & Associates Inc., to include Forecasting and Financial Reporting to support community bank strategic planning.

ICBA urges changes to brokered deposit proposal

Jun 10, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged the FDIC to update its proposal to revise restrictions on brokered deposits that apply to less-than-well-capitalized banks.

CFPB issues new TRID resources

Jun 10, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a new fact sheet and updated frequently asked questions on the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule.

Comment Letter to the FDIC on Brokered Deposits

Jun 9, 2020 | Letters to Regulators
Section 29 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act restricts the acceptance of deposits by insured depository institutionsfrom a “deposit broker.” Although well capitalized IDIs are not restricted from accepting deposits from a deposit broker, those IDIs with a significant concentration of brokered deposits may pay higher quarterly FDIC assessments.

ICBA Urges Streamlined Paycheck Protection Program Process

Jun 9, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) called on the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration to make the Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness process less complex and onerous for borrowers and lenders.

ICBA and The American College Announce Scholarship for Veterans

Jun 9, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The American College of Financial Services today announced a new “20 in 2020” scholarship for veterans and their families seeking challenging and rewarding careers as community bankers.

New PPP payroll threshold not a cliff

Jun 9, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration clarified that Paycheck Protection Program borrowers will remain eligible for partial loan forgiveness under the 60 percent payroll requirement contained in the new PPP reform law.

ICBA seeks streamlined Paycheck Protection Program process

Jun 9, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA called on the Treasury Department and SBA to make the Paycheck Protection Program loan-forgiveness process less complex and onerous for borrowers and lenders.

Smaller lenders lead both PPP rounds: data

Jun 9, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Lenders under $10 billion in assets have made more than 2.26 million Paycheck Protection Program loans worth more than $224 billion through both rounds of funding, the Small Business Administration reported.

ICBA Welcomes Scott Brown as Vice President of Member Relations

Jun 9, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced that Scott Brown has joined the association as vice president of member relations. Brown will assume the Southeast region territory from David Moore, who is retiring from ICBA on June 30 after 16 years.

Letter of Support for the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act

Jun 8, 2020 | Letters to Congress
ICBA supports the Paycheck Protection for Producers Act," would modifies the calculation of the maximum loan amount for certain farmers and ranchers under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.

Three grassroots campaigns take on credit unions

Jun 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is calling on community bankers to act on several grassroots campaigns related to the authority and oversight of tax-exempt credit unions.

ICBA Pledges Multi-Year Commitment to Community Bank Innovation

Jun 8, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced an additional three-year commitment to its ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program as part of a comprehensive mission-driven innovation strategy.

New legislation looks to address PPP restrictions

Jun 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
On June 5, President Donald Trump signed legislation to address restrictions on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program. While further guidance and clarification is likely, here is a summary of the provisions that appear in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.

ICBA testifies on inclusive lending, PPP reform

Jun 5, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA testified before Congress on promoting inclusive lending during the coronavirus pandemic by community development financial institutions, minority depository institutions, and other community banks.

ICBA Testifies on Promoting Inclusive Lending During Pandemic

Jun 3, 2020 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today testified before Congress on promoting inclusive lending during the pandemic by community development financial institutions, minority depository institutions, and other community banks.

Cyberattacks continue to rise amid outbreak

Jun 3, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The attacks on community banks and their customers continue to rise, reinforcing the need to refocus on cybersecurity while adjusting to the “new normal,” ICBA Director of Operational Risk Steven Estep wrote in Main Street Matters.