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Nacha provides relief on signature requirements

Mar 30, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Nacha said it will not enforce signature and similar authentication requirements for receiving depository financial institutions until further notice.

Fed announces financial reporting relief

Mar 27, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve said it will not take action against financial institutions with $5 billion or less in total assets for submitting certain financial statements within 30 days of the March 31 filing deadline.

There When It Counts: Behind the Scenes of ICBA Advocacy

Mar 25, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
The Senate is convening now to advance the economic stimulus package responding to the coronavirus outbreak. We at ICBA often say that our star shines brightest when we are in the midst of a challenge—just as community bankers do.

Agencies: Coronavirus loan modifications are not TDRs

Mar 23, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Federal and state banking regulators said Sunday that they will not direct supervised institutions to automatically categorize coronavirus-related loan modifications as troubled debt restructurings.

ICBA makes news for turning up heat on credit unions

Feb 28, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
This week’s ICBA pushback against credit union advocacy meetings in Washington is making news.

Fed’s Bowman: Regs limit community bank mortgage lending

Jan 17, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle “Miki” Bowman said the declining presence of community banks in the consumer real estate mortgage market is a key challenge facing the housing sector.

An Open Letter to Congress: Community Banks Focused on Achievable Bipartisan Solutions

Jan 6, 2020 | NewsWatch Today
With a proven track record of common-sense legislative achievements that benefit Main Street consumers, small businesses, farmers and ranchers, we remain committed to pragmatic legislative solutions that will build on recent successes and expand the reach of our nation's economic prosperity to every urban, suburban and rural community we serve.

Blog Details What's Next for Cannabis Banking

Oct 16, 2019 | NewsWatch Today
A new Main Street Matters post breaks down what's next for cannabis banking following the bipartisan House vote advancing the SAFE Banking Act.

Fed Close on Faster Payments—Make Some Noise

Jul 22, 2019 | NewsWatch Today
With the Federal Reserve closing in on its decision about whether to take a leadership role in faster payments, ICBA is urging community bankers to contact policymakers in support of Fed involvement.

Agencies Update CRA Community List

Jun 27, 2019 | NewsWatch Today

ICBA to Congress: Extend Safeguards on Personal Info to All Entities

May 9, 2019 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged Congress to require all entities that are responsible for handling personal consumer information to be held to the same standards as financial institutions.