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ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure nonbanks that access customer financial information take the same care in protecting consumer privacy and data as community banks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's series of teleconferences on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution continues this week.

Community banks were the most common source for Paycheck Protection Program loans among employer firms, and they were the source from which applicants were most successful in obtaining PPP funding, the Federal Reserve Banks said.

ICBA continues calling on community bankers to complete its State of Advocacy survey to help identify new and existing community banker relationships with members of Congress.

ICBA-supported legislation to prevent avoidable foreclosures, evictions, and utility shut-offs was introduced by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).

The Federal Reserve moved up its planned industrywide launch of the FedNow instant payments service by up to a full year to 2023. The announcement narrows the industrywide delivery timeframe from 2023-2024.

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, magic teacher Vinh Giang, status quo questioner Jessica Matthews, social entrepreneur Michelle Poler, and peak performance teacher Dan Thurmon posted videos encouraging ICBA Connect participation.

The February issue of Independent Banker focuses on why Black-owned banks are crucial to lifting the economic fortunes of African Americans.

Insured depository institutions under $10 billion in assets have made more than half of 2021 first- and second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to SBA data.

ICBA called on federal regulators to expand their efforts to streamline community bank call reporting to recognize the impact of Paycheck Protection Program lending.

The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its 2021 list of consumer reporting companies. The list includes the three nationwide consumer reporting companies as well as other companies.