Virtually All PPP Loans have been Forgiven with Limited Scrutiny -
"More than two years later, the overwhelming majority of these loans have transformed into government grants, as 91% have been either fully or partially...more
US Virginia Senate Allows State Banks to Offer Crypto Custody Services -
"Delegate Christopher T. Head introduced the bill back in January 2022, seeking an amendment to allow eligible banks to offer crypto custody...more
5 Banking Trends to Watch in 2022 -
"Some of the narratives Banking Dive sees taking shape for 2022 — crypto, for example — are carryovers from last year, reaching a logical conclusion or forward motion. Others, such as...more
1/27/2022
/ Banking Sector ,
Certiorari ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Fossil Fuel ,
SBA
IRS Chief Tells Elizabeth Warren: More Transparent Bank Data Can Fight Tax Evasion -
"Rettig, a Trump administration holdover, touted a provision in the American Families Plan that would require banks to report on their...more
10/6/2021
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
Banking Sector ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Creditors ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Equitable Mootness ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Reorganizations ,
SBA
Welcome to our sixth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights.
SBA to Drop Its Review of PPP Loans of $2 Million and Above -
"The effort marks an about-face for the agency...more
8/4/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
CARES Act ,
Digital Assets ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Foreclosure ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Small Business
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill -
"The House passed the same bill in 2019 by a similar margin, but it stalled in what was then the GOP-controlled Senate."
Why this is important: The Safe Banking Act, if passed, will...more
5/10/2021
/ Banking Sector ,
Banks ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
CARES Act ,
FDIC ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
OCC ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Payday Loans ,
SBA ,
True Lender
The Fed Plans to Unveil Digital Dollar Prototypes in July -
"The Boston Fed and MIT hope to unveil some of their work in the third quarter, including at least two prototype software platforms that could move, store and...more
Welcome to our inaugural issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. This monthly publication will look at the top news stories in the industry, while also explaining WHY those news...more
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued FAQ # 46 dealing with its plan to review certain PPP loans (in response to COVID-19) to determine if the “necessity” certification was made in good faith by...more
5/16/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Business Necessity ,
CARES Act ,
Certification Requirements ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Good Faith ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Safe Harbors ,
SBA ,
Small Business Loans
The Small Business Administration emphasizes that businesses who participate in the Paycheck Protection Program must make a good faith certification that the loan request is “necessary” to support ongoing operations due to...more