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Swap guidance continues LIBOR transition

Jun 9, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission panel recommended best practices for switching interdealer trading conventions from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate in U.S. dollar interest rate swaps.

CFPB issues FAQ on EFT and Reg E

Jun 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued frequently asked questions on unauthorized transfer and error resolution provisions under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E.

IRS begins contacting families on Child Tax Credit

Jun 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS said it started sending letters to more than 36 million American families who may be eligible to receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments starting in July.

ICBA releases new elder abuse awareness resources

Jun 8, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released customizable resources to help community banks recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week.

ICBA requests more time for interchange feedback

Jun 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups called on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to grant a 30-day extension for its Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing.

ICBA updates data privacy guide

Jun 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA recently released an updated guide for community banks on data privacy laws and regulations. The guide walks community bankers through some of the more prominent state, federal, and international data privacy laws.

ICBA to OCC: Rescind charter policy shift

Jun 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups wrote to request the OCC rescind its interpretive letter expanding eligibility to apply for a national trust charter as well as the conditional charter approvals for Anchorage Digital Bank, Paxos National Trust and Protego Trust Bank.

GAO urges agency collaboration re: alternative data use

Jun 2, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Government Accountability Office reissued its recommendation to the FDIC for enhanced collaboration with other financial regulators concerning the use of alternative data in credit underwriting.

PPP funding exhausted as loan application deadline passes

Jun 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Paycheck Protection Program closed to new loan applications more than a year and several iterations after the emergency program was enacted.

Fed proposes changes to intraday credit policy

Jun 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board requested public comment on proposed changes to its policy governing the provision of intraday credit, or daylight overdrafts, to healthy institutions with accounts at the Federal Reserve Banks.

Event on LIBOR transition next week

Jun 1, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Alternative Reference Rates Committee said it is holding an event next week on the impact of the transition from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate on the derivatives market.

Remove GSE product restrictions: ICBA, minority bank council

May 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and its Minority Bank Advisory Council this week urged the Treasury Department and Federal Housing Finance Agency to reopen negotiations over the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.