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ICBA updates data privacy guide

May 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week released an updated guide for community banks on data privacy laws and regulations. The guide is available here and in the Cyber and Data Security Mitigation section of ICBA’s Operational Risk resource center.

CFPB: Manufactured housing borrowers have higher interest rates

May 28, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Roughly 42 percent of loans for manufactured homes are secured by “chattel” loans secured by the home but not the land, according to a report from CFPB.

ICBA releases new banklocally.org video

May 25, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released its latest video in a series on how community banks have partnered with small businesses during the pandemic to help them navigate the Paycheck Protection Program.

ICBA urges House to oppose ‘true lender’ repeal

May 25, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups today are urging House members to oppose a Senate-passed resolution to repeal the OCC’s “true lender” rule.

Voting open for People's Choice Award videos

May 24, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers can now vote on ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards People's Choice Award videos.

OCC finalizes rule on collective investment funds

May 24, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC finalized a rule applicable to national banks and federal savings associations administering a collective investment fund invested primarily in real estate or other assets that are not readily marketable.

USDA to begin paying off direct loans to minority farmers

May 24, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The USDA announced the initial phase of plans to pay off USDA direct loans to socially disadvantaged (SDA) farmers and ranchers. It will subsequently announce its process for paying off guaranteed loans.

Treasury proposes crypto tax reporting requirements

May 21, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department proposed tax reporting requirements on cryptocurrencies in a new report on the administration’s American Families Plan.

Fed releasing CBDC paper this summer: Powell

May 21, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is planning a discussion paper for this summer on the possibility of issuing a U.S. central bank digital currency.

OCC reconsidering CRA final rule

May 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for an OCC announcement that it will reconsider its Community Reinvestment Act rulemakings and information collection.

NCUA chairman seeks CUSO oversight authority

May 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The head of the National Credit Union Administration is scheduled to testify today on behalf of ICBA-supported legislation to expand oversight of third-party vendors, including credit union service organizations (CUSOs).

$5B left in PPP funds for certain institutions

May 19, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Small Business Administration said there is approximately $5 billion remaining in Paycheck Protection Program funds set aside for certain community financial institutions.