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Treasury extends MDI, CDFI program

May 6, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Treasury Department extended its program to invest in Minority Depository Institutions and Community Development Financial Institutions, as requested by ICBA.

IRS issues another 1.1M EIPs

May 6, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The IRS said it is disbursing another 1.1 million Economic Impact Payments in the eighth batch under the American Rescue Plan.

PPP general fund exhausted

May 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Paycheck Protection Program’s general fund was reportedly exhausted Tuesday ahead of the program’s May 31 authorization, though some PPP funds remain for certain loans and lenders.

CFPB reports on mortgage borrower challenges

May 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said more needs to be done to help mortgage borrowers coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

Postal banking won’t deliver: letter

May 5, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
While increasing financial inclusion and improving U.S. Postal Service financial stability are worthy goals, postal banking would accomplish neither, Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers President and CEO Kevin L. Shivers wrote.

Independent Banker features 2020’s top performers

May 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The May issue of Independent Banker magazine spotlights the best-performing community banks of 2020.

PPP funds could be exhausted soon

May 4, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
The SBA reportedly told congressional offices that general Paycheck Protection Program funding could be exhausted soon.

Bowman provides reg update on fintech partnerships

May 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
A recent column from Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman provides an update on regulatory efforts to promote community bank innovation and partnerships with fintech firms.

Fed: banking system showing resilience

May 3, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Financial institutions’ strong capital and liquidity positions have enabled the banking system to support the U.S. economic recovery, the Federal Reserve reported.

Last chance for service award submissions

Apr 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Today is the deadline to submit nominations and votes for ICBA’s updated National Community Bank Service Award program. This year’s awards recognize exceptional service, emerging service programs, and the people's choice.

Capital Summit grassroots continue today

Apr 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
While this week’s ICBA Capital Summit concludes today, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue engaging their elected officials with grassroots messages on social media.

IRS reporting plan would increase burdens: ICBA’s Merski

Apr 30, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA’s Paul Merski told Bloomberg that additional IRS reporting being floated this week by the Biden administration would increase compliance burdens for community banks.