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COVID-19 Scams Target The Business Community

PYMNTS

With a second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on the way, small businesses have yet another chance to secure much-needed financial relief. Yet the new bill fails to address the gaps that allowed for fraudulent activity among some businesses that had secured PPP loans in the first round of stimulus, the publication alleges.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping.

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B2B FinTech Firms Brace For Growth With New VC

PYMNTS

However, venture capitalists are urging caution on the tech startup community. According to reports, 2nd Address said it will use the funds to improve its technology and expand into new cities beyond its existing markets in California, New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Brazil’s Adianta has announced $2.18

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How fraudsters target different generations

Independent Banker

We look at community banks’ options for fighting this type of crime. Community banks can find ways to mitigate age-related fraud through technology, as well as by educating their customers of their particular risks. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Rehman Khan, Travelers. Targeting boomers.

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Food Stamps Online: The $75B Grocery Game-Changer?

PYMNTS

Low-income consumers are far more likely to find it difficult to secure mainstream credit sources and are thus much more likely to make use of high-cost alternative credit sources when financial emergencies hit, often in the form of a payday, title, tax refund anticipation or installment loan. All in, prices increased 3.2

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B2B Payments Sizzle As Checks Face A Looming Fizzle

PYMNTS

The companies say that will enable commerce, secure payments and easy reconciliation between businesses on a single platform. Separately, Bill.com, in addition to securing $88 million in financing, launched a partnership with Mastercard to speed up accounts payable for joint business customers. community shopping centers hit 10.2

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

Fintech Labs Insights

HQ: Chicago, Illinois. Community platform for investors. Tax preparation technology. Tax preparation technology. Tags: Consumers, tax prep, personal financial management. Personal loans repaid by share of income. Latest round: $31 million ($6 mil Equity, $25 mil Debt). Total raised: $31.85 Source: Pymnts.

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