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Austin Is Bringing The FinTech Heat

PYMNTS

Though Austin may fall in the shadows of bigger U.S. Nate Stewart, Group Product Manager for BigCommerce , an eCommerce platform with deep roots in Austin, provided a glimpse into what really helps Austin stand apart and why startups can’t help but flock to the city. Tech jobs account for 11 percent of total Austin employment.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Danielle Austin-Rios , CAMS also contributed to this article From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a consistent moneymaker for drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), and there is no end or slowdown in sight. Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Trade-Based Money Laundering.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Samsung plans to build a $17 billion chip plant in town about 30 miles away from its existing facility in Austin. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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And The Beat Goes On: Music?s New Playbook For Summer 2020

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Austin’s Levitation music festival has been canceled, as has Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest musical festival. “Since we can’t gather in person, Kindling is your space to explore live experiences being created by instigators in the BMan community & beyond,” said organizers in a tweet. and around the world.

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Advocacy at the Grassroots: Data, Debit and Docs

Independent Banker

When meeting with our member community banks, the top concern is always the continuing crush of regulatory burden emanating from Washington, D.C. IBAT believes this is ultimately a significant issue not only for community banks and their customers, but also for local economic viability. Property tax lenders. Patent trolls (S.B.

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Can Atari Turn Nostalgia Into New Hotel And Gaming Success?

PYMNTS

More locations are planned for Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, San Francisco and San Jose, though no additional timetables were announced. The two-level, 13,000-square-foot facility is meant to serve as a prime destination for players and community members of all eSports ability levels. Can Nostalgia Carry the Day?

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. For 35 years, Wilmers led M&T with creativity, integrity and the “old-school” wisdom of a community banker who created a $26 billion market cap company. THE BANKING AWARDS. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks.