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Popular in Puerto Rico to Record $55M Loss After FDIC Dispute

American Banker

in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will take a $55 million hit to third-quarter earnings after its bank lost an arbitration battle with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Popular Inc.

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Popular Becomes Second To Launch Credit Cards For Use In Cuba

PYMNTS

and the first in Puerto Rico to offer its credit cards for use in Cuba. In a press release , Popular said the Mastercard credit cards of its two banking subsidiaries, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular Community Bank, can be used at any of Cuba’s authorized merchants and ATMs throughout the country.

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Veteran Florida banker hired to lead digital startup in Puerto Rico

American Banker

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2022 Edition

Jeff For Banks

Communities First Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CFST) Communities First Financial Corporation is the bank holding company for Fresno First Bank , which opened in December 2005 dedicated to meeting the banking needs of businesses, professionals, and successful individuals in Central California. Triumph Bancorp, Inc. Nasdaq: TBK) #4.

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When Suds Go X-Border

PYMNTS

While Long’s goal of streamlining trade among the global craft beer community is straightforward, the process of shipping alcohol across borders can present numerous challenges. and ships to international markets that include China, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Taiwan. Cross-Border Complications.

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Guest Post: Second Quarter Economic Commentary by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

Investors will now worry about the ripple effect from other countries with debt levels that are unsustainable, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and closer to home, Puerto Rico, and who have economies that are weak. First Federal Update After our merger is approved by regulatory agencies, we will become part of Penn Community Bank.

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SAFER Banking Act: Will marijuana be re-scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act?

Abrigo

Download now Bipartisan support The 2023 SAFE Banking Act: An unclear outlook Takeaway 1 The Senate recently introduced the newest version of marijuana legislation, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act. Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S.