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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators when dealing with legal cannabis operations.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. That’s because it marked the first hearing dedicated to a proposed bill in Congress that would offer financial institutions protections against federal regulators if dealing with legal cannabis operations. Cash Dangers.

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Deep Dive: Why Smart Cities Should Get Smart About Digital ID

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Smart trash receptacles are already being used to alert sanitation crews where trash collection services are needed, allowing them to adjust their routes and operate in a cost-effective manner. For citizens to engage with these services and trust them, seamless and secure digital identity tools will be essential.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

During the pandemic, the Fed bought up massive numbers of mortgage-backed securities, with banks enjoying unprecedented sales levels and gain on sales margins. The days of people coming in to cash their Social Security checks—those are pretty much gone. You don’t go to school to learn how to become head of deposit operations.

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OCC outlines risk plan as Northeastern loan growth doubles

Abrigo

Operational Risk: Lastly, the OCC mentioned an increase in operational risk, and its intent to focus on: • Significant growth areas, new products, new or expanded services and changes in strategic direction. • Security measures to deter and detect cyber-attacks. The OCC on Oct. • Changes in underwriting.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Cumberland Security Bank, Inc. First Security Bank of Deer Lodge. Genesee Regional Bank. The community bank uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System, commonly known as EOS Traction, to keep departmental efforts aligned. Philip Pecora, president and CEO, Genesee Regional Bank. Genesee Regional Bank.

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Chapter 11 Watch: Austin Reed Bids Farewell, Staples Plots A New Course

PYMNTS

There’s less and less reason for consumers to actually leave their houses, even when it comes to checking off some rather routine errands, and if shoppers do manage to resist the Amazon Freshes of the world, what are the odds they’ll choose the smaller, regional supermarket brand than the larger, more recognizable one?

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