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IRS favors ICBA-opposed monitoring plan: report

Sep 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The head of the IRS is advocating to Congress an ICBA-opposed proposal that would require banks to report their customers’ account information to the agency—underscoring the importance of ICBA’s consumer-facing campaign opposing the plan.

ICBA testifies on need for simple PPP forgiveness

Sep 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA told Congress that the Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.

ICBA campaign against IRS monitoring striking a nerve

Sep 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s consumer-facing campaign opposing a proposal to require the IRS to monitor bank account information has struck a nerve with community bank customers.

CFPB issues 1071 proposed rule

Sep 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a proposed rule to implement Dodd-Frank Section 1071, which requires the bureau to implement data collection and reporting requirements for small-business lending.

Community bank customers weigh in on IRS monitoring

Sep 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Community bank customers have joined the industry in expressing opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.

Treasury studying insurance sector climate risks

Sep 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department said the Federal Insurance Office is requesting public comment on the insurance sector and climate-related financial risks.

Financial Times: Community banks ‘irreplaceable’ during pandemic

Aug 31, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
A new Financial Times article (paywall) reports on how community banks have been “irreplaceable” during the pandemic, including by leading the Paycheck Protection Program response.

Agencies issue statement on Hurricane Ida

Aug 31, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Federal and state regulators said they will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Ida.

ICBA testifying on PPP forgiveness

Aug 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Chairman Robert Fisher is scheduled to testify this Wednesday at a House Small Business Committee hearing on what’s next for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness.

ICBA continues IRS reporting consumer push

Aug 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continues encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.

ARRC issues FAQs on LIBOR transition best practices

Aug 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Alternative Reference Rates Committee released frequently asked questions on its best practices for using Secured Overnight Financing Rate term rates.

ICBA urging consumer opposition to IRS reporting plan

Aug 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is encouraging consumers to express opposition to the Biden administration’s proposal to require banks to report their customers’ account information to the IRS.