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Agora Services Debuts New Tools For SMB Banking

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Challenger bank Agora Services wants to address challenges with banking for small businesses with a new solution called Agora SMB, which will help them compete with bigger banks, a press release says. There will also be receipt managing sub-accounts for tax purposes, and other such perks.

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A Better Deal

Independent Banker

Tax credits for Main Street lending. As a small urban community bank, North Valley Bank is increasingly challenged with heavily government-subsidized competition. In response, ICBA is promoting a new tax policy idea as part of its Plan for Prosperity regulatory-relief legislative package. Chuck Johnston.

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Taking Our Stand

Independent Banker

Specifically, on behalf of community banks nationwide, the association has asked a federal court to invalidate the NCUA’s member business lending rules set to take effect in January. Community bankers know firsthand the NCUA’s longstanding reputation for bureaucratic featherbedding rather than impartial regulation.

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The Clearing House On The Race for Real-Time Payments In The US

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In other cases, stimulus payments were commingled with tax refunds, and were subject to garnishment. As Waterhouse said: “The good news is … at least for the banks and from the consumers’ perspective, the next round, once we get clarity around what that is, should be a lot better than the first.”. What’s Next.

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The Community Bank: Step Three – Donations

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The community bank series continues! Building upon what was already outlined with sponsorships and events, the next step towards further solidifying your position in the community comes in the form of donations. Altruistic giving works because it creates a superordinate goal for the community. Connect with Community.

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The Community Bank: Step Three – Donations

Social Assurance

The community bank series continues! Building upon what was already outlined with sponsorships and events, the next step towards further solidifying your position in the community comes in the form of donations. Altruistic giving works because it creates a superordinate goal for the community. Connect with Community.

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Hot Wheels

Independent Banker

Half a dozen years ago, the community bank held $13 million in auto loans. Currently the bank has a little less than $40 million in assets, according to President and CEO C. Tax-exempt credit union competition is the main culprit for the bank’s decline in auto lending, Thompson says. Todd Thompson.