ABA: Foundation & Government Agencies Release New Infographic to Help Americans Spot and Avoid Government Imposter Scams
Released in recognition of the Social Security Administration’s ‘Slam the Scam’ Day As government imposter scams continue to rise nationwide, the ABA Foundation, alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service and Financial Industry Regulatory…
ICBA: ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the House Financial Services Committee for advancing the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955), ICBA-supported legislation to help community banks promote prosperity in local communities across the nation. “ICBA strongly supports the Main Street Capital Access Act, which includes policies that will transform the regulatory…
SBA: Agency Moves to Terminate Over 620 Firms in 8(a) Federal Contracting Program That Refused to Turn Over Financial Data
Nearly 20% of all 8(a) contractors removed for non-compliance after dramatic expansion under Biden-era DEI push Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) initiated termination proceedings to remove 628 firms from the 8(a) Business Development Program after they refused to comply with SBA’s order to turn over three years’ worth of financial documents for review. Last year, the SBA…
ABA: Foundation, Working Credit & Wells Fargo Foundation Launch New Credit Education Campaign
The ABA Foundation today announced the launch of its Rebuild Right: Safe Credit Recovery & Responsible Debt Solutions campaign, a new national initiative designed to empower consumers to rebuild credit responsibly and avoid harmful financial pitfalls. The campaign, which will begin March 4 in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, is hosted in collaboration with the Wells…
SBA: Agency Highlights Working Capital Loans for U.S. Homebuilders
Up to $5 Million in Flexible Financing Available for Local Builders as Mortgage Rates Hit 3-Year Low for Homebuyers With U.S. mortgage rates dropping to below 6% for the first time in three years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is highlighting for homebuilders the 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program. With access to capital, homebuilders can accelerate residential…
OCC: Final Rules Issued to Reduce Regulatory Burden for Community Banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced two final rules to reduce the regulatory burden for community banks. These actions build upon the OCC’s ongoing efforts to tailor bank supervision and regulation to bank risk profile and reduce burden for its regulated institutions so they can focus resources on core functions…
SBA: SBA & National Association of Manufacturers to Host National Supplier Matchmaking Expo on March 11th
Registration is Now Open for Inaugural Event to Promote Made in America Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the inaugural 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on March 11, 2026 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event, which is co-hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), is designed to support the…
HUD: Disaster Aid & Financial Flexibility Delivered for Louisiana Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to state of Louisiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on January 23-27, 2026. “One of our core responsibilities at HUD is to help rebuild homes, businesses, and communities after natural disasters,” said HUD…