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Congress approves stimulus plan

Mar 11, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
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.

ICBA testifies: Don't leave PPP applicants stranded

Mar 11, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The approaching Paycheck Protection Program expiration date should not leave small businesses or nonprofits stranded, ICBA community banker Alice P. Frazier told the House Small Business Committee

FinCEN issues AML notice on art, antiquities

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice on Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 requirements related to antiquities and arts.

CFPB: sex discrimination prohibitions apply to sexual orientation, gender identity

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interpretive rule clarifying that the prohibition against sex discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B includes discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

ICBA showcases new PPP videos at ICBA Connect

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Available on banklocally.org and featuring representatives from Tioga State Bank, Bank of Idaho, and M&F Bank, new videos from ICBA feature discussions on the role of community banks in local economies with a focus on their PPP leadership.

Joint rule supports Treasury program for CDFIs, MDIs

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Federal bank regulators issued an interim final rule that supports the Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program, which will provide $9 billion in capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.

ICBA summarizes stimulus plan

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
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: GSE liquidity plan aligns with capital framework

Mar 10, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said it agrees with the Federal Housing Finance Agency's approach to proposed liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Agencies update CRA FAQs

Mar 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Federal regulators issued new frequently asked questions to help financial institutions and examiners determine Community Reinvestment Act consideration related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CISA urges Microsoft Exchange patching against vulnerability

Mar 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urged public and private sector partners to follow its emergency directive on the Microsoft Exchange widespread vulnerability affecting on-premises deployments.

ICBA: Ensure SBA clears all PPP loans on hold

Mar 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other financial groups called on policymakers to ensure the SBA clears the thousands of Paycheck Protection Program loan applications in process through the end of March.

Fed includes women's depository institutions in MDI definition

Mar 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve expanded the definition of minority depository institutions to include women-owned financial institutions.