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Eastern Bank Readying For IPO

PYMNTS

Boston-based Eastern Bank , the nation’s largest mutual, is pushing ahead with plans to go public and shed its long-time format in a move that could raise nearly $2 billion, according to a press release. Shares of Eastern will trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol EBC, according to the filing.

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How Spend Tools Feed Food Banks’ Need For Accountability

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As SMBs seek opportunities to expand their operations, and reach new customers and markets, they will need the right spend and workforce tools to ensure funds are spent appropriately. This demand is driving the global expense management software market to reach $6.6 billion in value by 2025.

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The Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment

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At the same time, many early stage startups, particularly in the technology sector, still have access to traditional financing, like venture capital and private equity. Last week, small business accounting company ScaleFactor released a new survey on how SMBs access capital. Localizing Capital.

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The Main Street Rescue That Wasn’t (And Still Isn’t)

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What happens if Main Street becomes less a proving ground for smaller businesses — born of, and serving, local communities — and more a collection of larger firms, well-capitalized, but already enjoying competitive advantages? Millions of smaller businesses are grappling with the impacts of the pandemic.

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Tech Center: New York City Takes on Tech Full Force

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With a big focus on technology in Silicon Valley and Boston, New York City slowly made its way to becoming a powerhouse tech player. Albany, New York’s state capital, has a population of just over 150,000. Over the years, I have held executive positions in three different startups, so I’ve long been part of this community.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

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While the larger banks are receiving the bulk of attention, boards at smaller, community banks are realizing that they’re not immune to this heightened attention. What is the pace of change in the organization and markets served? These smaller banks have also seen new, and more frequent, attention from regulators. Audit committee?

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Tech Center: Charlotte On The Edge of Tech Greatness

PYMNTS

Here is an except of the conversation: PYMNTS: Can you describe your personal and/or professional experience with the tech community in Charlotte? The first reason is that the tech community here has just really started to establish itself over the past few years, and we’ve become a name that has become associated with the growth.

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