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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Other sectors contributing to the state’s vibrancy include ranching, healthcare and even wineries. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities.

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FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. FATF is the global watchdog for AML/CFT activity, and it is important to note that the United States shows full support in global efforts by their recent priorities release. financial system. Learn more.

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 5: Political Corruption

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 Political corruption continues to be a serious global threat, and is clearly becoming as much of a threat in the United States. The United States financial system has long been a desired destination of illicit funds linked to senior foreign political figures and kleptocracy, a state of unrestrained political corruption.

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Building A Digital And Subscription Community For Hockey Parents

PYMNTS

And that has blossomed” to include “hockey parents across the United States and Canada,” Laine said. He sees it less as a group and more of a community. Laine says that the company built the community into a place that provides value through content as well as deals.

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How the 2016 Election Impacts Community Banks and Credit Unions

Abrigo

According to Sageworks’ Bank Information resource there are nearly 12,000 community banks and credit unions across the United States. Last week Hillary Clinton released her plan to support community banks and credit unions.

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Abrigo

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Today, I serve in the cabinet of the President of the United States.

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