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How Marketplaces Fill The Global Covid-19 Talent Gap

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Freelancers worldwide found themselves impacted by the new coronavirus as it shuttered businesses and stalled payments, with many gig workers now fulfilling critical roles to keep society moving as consumers retreat inside of their homes. Food delivery and Uber drivers, for example, are among those still able to work.

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How Voice Assistants Like Alexa and Siri Are Helping Contain COVID-19

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There are the legions of grocery stores opening up special seniors-only shopping hours to protect the most vulnerable from potential exposure to the coronavirus, and firms such as Facebook, GE, Airbnb and Pornhub donating masks, medical supplies, lodging and protective equipment for first responders and medical workers nationwide.

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US Retailers Confront Data Privacy Shifts

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While the advancement of open banking regulations may be seeing a small skip due to the spread of the coronavirus , many countries saw business and typical banking operations halted right after deciding upon new online privacy rules. It remains to be seen if COVID-19 will have any effect on future developments of this rule.

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Return of the TDR: How to Prepare for Coronavirus-Related Loan Restructurings

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Key Takeaways For the first time in more than a decade, bankers may be dealing with large numbers of TDRs due to the coronavirus crisis. The FDIC recently reiterated that financial institutions should determine whether loans affected by COVID-19 should be reported as TDRs. Will COVID-19 modifications be TDRs?

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Amid COVID-19 Disaster, Warren Buffett Talks Up US, World Progress

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In a wide-ranging interview, world-renowned investor Warren Buffett weighed in on such topics as the coronavirus pandemic, the economic crisis it has created and the future of American capitalism. “I’ve I’ve always felt a pandemic would happen at some time,” Buffett told Yahoo Finance. “I

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Five Things BSA Officers Need to Know in COVID-19

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The coronavirus pandemic has created a “new normal” for many industries, including the financial industry. Any time there is a large-scale , global issue, you can expect to see a rise in fraud, and COVID-19 is no different. Top 5 Regulator Hot Topics During COVID-19 and Beyond. Fraud Prevention.

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5 Reasons Your Financial Institution Should Attend ThinkBIG 2021

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Of course, conferences have looked a little different over the past year due to the coronavirus pandemic, including Abrigo’s ThinkBIG events, which went virtual in 2020. In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, attendees have the option to attend virtually or in-person. Drive Growth.” Regular registration ends April 30.