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FEMA Looks At Blockchain To Aid Disaster Payouts

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These steps would allow much more rapid liquidation of an insurance policy, including a ‘disaster dividend,’ or a ‘harm’s way’ claim, which could be used to pay for evacuation-related expenses,” the agency stated in its latest National Advisory Draft Report to the FEMA Administrator.

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Popular in Puerto Rico Posts Lower Profit on Loss-Share Ruling

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in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said its quarterly profit fell after losing an arbitration dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Popular Inc.

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Youths Participate in Banking Basics Webinar with Popular Bank and NPRDP

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90 Recipients of the 2021 National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship Program Learn How to Manage Their Finances. Popular Bank proudly supported the National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) and made a $25,000 gift toward the 2021 NPRDP National Scholarship Program. Financial habits for the next generation.

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Hispanic Federation Names Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea New Board Chairman

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The Hispanic Federation stands at the forefront of efforts to empower and advance the Latinx community,” said Manuel Chinea. “I The mission of the Hispanic Federation is to empower and advance Hispanic communities. We are grateful to Nathalie for her years of leadership and stewardship,” Miranda added.

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SBA Chief: Writing YOUR Success Story

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The SBA is here to help, with resources both online and in communities from coast to coast. The SBA has 68 district offices and an extensive network of resource partners across America, including Puerto Rico, the U.S. Yet many aspiring entrepreneurs have no idea how to get their stories started or write their next chapters.

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Retail Pulse: Microsoft To Open London Flagship; Walmart Hires Tech Exec

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The flagship was designed to build connections with customers, businesses and the local community. Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online in more than 190 countries. Louis test market reportedly saw foot traffic that exceeded the national average by 18.5 In the U.K., In Other Brick-and-Mortar News .

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Guest Post: Second Quarter Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

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60% of them voted “no” in a national referendum on July 5 th and thus rejected a deal with creditors and the likely chance to stay in the Euro. First Federal Update After our merger is approved by regulatory agencies, we will become part of Penn Community Bank. Even if it meant spending less money- that you don’t have? Stay tuned!