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In pot banking, bigger isn't always better

Payments Source

With national banks awaiting federal decisions on marijuana banking policy, smaller institutions can capitalize on local laws. That’s the theory Colorado Ventures is putting to the test with a $5 million investment in AeroPay, which banks with Partner Colorado Credit Union.

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In pot banking, bigger isn't always better

American Banker

With national banks awaiting federal decisions on marijuana banking policy, smaller institutions can capitalize on local laws. That’s the theory Colorado Ventures is putting to the test with a $5 million investment in AeroPay, which banks with Partner Colorado Credit Union.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7% In 2017, over 5.51

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36 State Attorneys General settle with CarMax over non-disclosure of open safety recalls

CFPB Monitor

CarMax has 180 days to implement these practices, and has agreed to compliance monitoring for a period of five years. CarMax must also present consumers with copies of open recalls and obtain the consumer’s signature on a standalone disclosure document before presenting any other sales paperwork. .

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How ‘Baseball In A Bubble’ Is Changing America’s Pastime

PYMNTS

Consider the fact that the season’s first pitch was thrown by infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci, who took the mound wearing a Washington Nationals cap and jersey and (of course) a face mask. One fan stood outside of the Nationals’ season opener in Washington with a sign that read: “Let Me Into The Game.”

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California Dept. of Business Oversight launches “true lender” investigation of auto title lender’s partnership with Utah bank

CFPB Monitor

The DBO indicated that it “is investigating whether LoanMart’s role in the arrangement is so extensive as to require compliance with California’s lending laws. In particular, the DBO seeks to learn whether LoanMart’s arrangement with CCBank is a direct effort to evade the [FACA], an effort which the DBO contends would violate state law.”.

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CardX CEO: Ban On Card Surcharge Ban May Lead to Lower Interchange Fees

PYMNTS

Yet now the ban on the surcharge ban – made possible by regulatory changes – means that companies must be in full compliance with the rules. The landscape may eventually become one where large enterprise merchants that operate nationally will be able to implement uniform pricing strategies nationwide. population.

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