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Small banks' battle to thwart unemployment scams

American Banker

Peoples Bank in Arkansas and Main Street Bank in Massachusetts are getting smarter about spotting suspicious transactions tied to unemployment benefit fraud as well as warning customers what to watch out for.

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Congress Presses Fed On Real-Time Payments Plan

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Despite some previous pushback, the Fed, represented by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President and Chief Executive Officer Esther L. That seems like a lifetime in this business,” said Congressman French Hill of Arkansas. Accessibility Beyond Big Banks. George, was met with widespread support from her fellow witnesses.

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Looking back at 2019's community bankers to watch

American Banker

One found a buyer, another announced plans to retire, and others took steps to reinvent their banks.