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FDIC Approves Square For Banking License

PYMNTS

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) gave the green light to an application from the FinTech firm Square to create a de novo industrial bank in Utah, the agency said on Wednesday (March 18). The headquarters will be in Salt Lake City, Utah. Square launched its campaign to open a bank more than two years ago.

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FDIC's unusual order against tiny Utah bank: Sell yourself or liquidate

American Banker

One of the smallest banks in the country hasn't consistently made a profit since 2007 and has been the subject of enforcement actions. The FDIC's public rebuke against it indicates a last-ditch effort to figure out a less messy solution than receivership.

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Banking Strategies: Should We Look to Utah?

Jeff For Banks

Just this month I taught Bank Profitability at the Utah Bankers'' Association Executive Development Program. Utah, home of the Industrial Bank, is the epicenter of niche banking. Many community bankers would roll their eyes at such banks. And yes, why can''t we learn from the 31 active Industrial Banks from Utah?

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Japanese FinTech Rakuten Applying For US Banking Charter 

PYMNTS

FDIC) and the state of Utah for an industrial loan company (ILC) charter. The bank would be headquartered in Utah and could handle users’ deposits, according to Lee Carter, Rakuten head of banking and potential ILC CEO. We’ll have specific goals for community service and investments back into the community.”.

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Black investors unveil first-of-its-kind deal for Utah community bank

American Banker

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Reconnecting One Step at a Time

Perficient

Activities included biking down Lakeshore Drive, walking in the Chicago suburbs, running in Utah, and hiking in the Smoky Mountains – to name a few! See open jobs or join our talent community for career tips, job openings, company updates, and more! miles in the Perficient Virtual Fitness Challenge.

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2015 ICBA Community Bankers of the Year

Independent Banker

For the second year, ICBA recognizes the exceptional work of the individual employees of community banks with its. Community Banker of the Year award program. The association accepted nominations online during the month of September, allowing anyone to recommend a community banker for consideration. George, Utah.