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Wells Fargo To Settle Navajo Nation Lawsuit For $6.5M

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The Navajo Nation announced that it has settled its lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Co for $6.5 The Navajo Nation sued Wells Fargo in federal and tribal courts in 2017, claiming it targeted tribal members with “predatory sales tactics.” shareholder derivative lawsuit.

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Small bank's asset sale is opportunity zone's gain

American Banker

To avoid taxes on the divestiture of a commercial lending unit, Woodforest National Bank backed an Alabama redevelopment project through a government program that promotes investment in underserved communities.

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Experts: US House Examines Legislative Actions To Combat Cybercriminals

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They spoke before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy Tuesday. Additionally, Kellerman called for a tax credit to encourage firms in the financial vertical to set aside 10 percent of their information technology (IT) budgets at a minimum toward cybersecurity.

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Dynamic Duo

Independent Banker

Perhaps just as influential, Shelby, who is serving as the committee’s GOP chairman for the next two years, represents 131 community banks in Alabama, and Brown, the Democratic ranking member on the committee, represents 206 community banks in Ohio. Shelby visits an Alabama business as part of a statewide jobs and industry tour.

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The Known Unknowns Of Cybersecurity Under Trump

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Amid the promises to spend on infrastructure, cut taxes, create jobs and … well, lots of other things, the incoming Trump administration also will have its hands full with cybersecurity issues. The National Security Adviser nominee, retired general Michael Flynn, has said that this is a war that can be won only if the U.S.

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