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Key takeaways on new PPP rule

Mar 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA offers the following community bank takeaways on this week's SBA interim final rule, frequently asked questions, updated application forms, and webinar implementing Paycheck Protection Program changes for IRS Form 1040, Schedule C filers.

CISA call today on Microsoft vulnerability

Mar 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is hosting a conference call at noon (Eastern time) today on the active exploitation of a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019

New Same Day ACH window in effect this month

Mar 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Nacha's new rule allowing Same Day ACH transactions to be submitted to the ACH Network for an additional two hours every business day takes effect on at 4:45 p.m. (Eastern time) Friday, March 19.

Treasury launches $9B CDFI, MDI program

Mar 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department opened the application process for the Emergency Capital Investment Program, which will provide $9 billion in capital to Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions.

SBA issues new PPP rule, applications

Mar 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA released its new interim final rule and new application forms implementing Paycheck Protection Program changes for sole proprietors and other borrowers that file IRS Form 1040, Schedule C. An SBA webinar on the updates is scheduled for today.

Romero Rainey: ICBA pressing PPP reforms

Mar 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
While Congress is fast-tracking the next stimulus package, problems with existing recovery programs remain unaddressed, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in an op-ed this week.

CFPB proposes delaying new QM rule

Mar 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed delaying the mandatory compliance date of its general Qualified Mortgage final rule from July 1, 2021, to Oct. 1, 2022.

SBA: New PPP rule coming soon

Mar 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA said it will "soon" publish a new Paycheck Protection Program interim final rule and issue a new application for Schedule C filers. Until then, it issued the following considerations:

Romero Rainey named one of Washington's most influential

Mar 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey was named one of Washington's most influential people by Washingtonian magazine.

Fed issues continuity tips for storm season

Mar 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
In a new post, the Federal Reserve provided resources on pre-storm planning, storm watching, and post-storm procedures

IRS issues guidance on employee retention credit

Mar 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS issued guidance for employers claiming the employee retention tax credit under the CARES Act. The guidance includes clarifications and describes retroactive changes relating to expanded eligibility.

SBA: PPP changes effective this week

Mar 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA this week plans to issue an interim final rule detailing and implementing pending changes to the Paycheck Protection Program.