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Bad Actors Emerge in PPP Lending – More Expected as Forgiveness Guidance Emerges

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Like other federal relief programs, the PPP has become subject to fraud. The first federal charges of PPP loan fraud have been made – and they're unlikely to be the last. From 9/11 to Hurricane Sandy, and now, during COVID-19, federal relief funds aimed to help people rebuild after a disaster becomes subject to fraud.

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Top AML concerns for credit unions: A BSA Officer’s perspective

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

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Top AML concerns for credit unions: A BSA Officer’s perspective

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members.

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

Fintech Labs Insights

million for its P2P lending platform for small businesses. Emailage raised an undisclosed sum for its fraud prevention technology keyed off email address. Alt-lender focused on lending against existing automobile titles. P2P real estate lending marketplace. Peer-to-peer lending marketplace. SmartAsset raised $3.8

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The 2014 GonzoBanker Awards

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It’s been a busy year integrating recent acquisitions, purchasing $1 billion+ in Banco Popular deposits, hiring former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to advise on community relations, and having former President Bill Clinton speak at a major financial literacy event. Bank Acquisition of the Year - BB&T Corp.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

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In the age of Twitter, Apple Pay and Lending Club, it’s important to remember the shareholder performance delivered by Gleason and team when compared to the behemoths. To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. Community bank marketing resources. Bravo OZRK! C’mon Man!’

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

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Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. The 2016 Gonzo Marketing Medal – Goes to Elevations Credit Union for its “Egg Lending” campaign. Check it out on YouTube.

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