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Branch Closings & OSHA Vaccination Rules
Omicron has exploded in the number of cases, leaving many businesses—including banks—without enough staff to stay open. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has heard the appeal to stay...
Texans Step up in Section 1071 Fight – Now What?
In the face of challenge, Texas community bankers stepped up to comment on small business data collection rules proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. IBAT thanks all of...
COVID Impact on Bank Operations?
With the latest spike in coronavirus cases, we are hearing from bankers around the state about closing bank lobbies and spreading out staff to ensure operational consistency and employee...
IBAT Launches P2P Compliance Help in Bankers Helping Bankers
With the launch of Bankers Helping Bankers this fall, the IBAT team is exploring a variety of ways to utilize the platform and build a robust community upon which...
Action Needed: Comment on Small Biz Lending Data Collection
Just two days remain for community banks to comment on proposed rules that will govern small business loan data collection under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. If you...
The 2022 Community Banking Compliance Checklist
Year end is a time for reflecting on the successes and challenges of the prior year. For bankers, it is also a time to complete various reports and reviews....
Calling for Opposition of IRS Reporting Mandate
IBAT joins the ICBA and other state community banking associations in calling upon all members of Congress to oppose IRS reporting mandates. “If the problem is tax obfuscation or...
ICBA Launches Fintech Investment Fund
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is forming BankTech Ventures, an investment fund designed to accelerate technology opportunities and adoption at community banks. Driven by interest from ICBA...
When the Chips are Down, EMV Card Supply is Threatened
If you’ve tried to buy a car lately, you have likely learned more than you care to know about a semi-conductor chip shortage currently choking out new vehicle production. Automakers are...