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Regulatory Milestone for U.S. Century Bank in Miami

American Banker

Century Bank in Miami has been freed from a regulatory consent order that had restricted its activities for nearly five years.

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Sunstate in Miami Released from AML-Related Consent Order

American Banker

Sunstate Bank in Miami has been released from an enforcement action that had required it to strengthen its anti-money-laundering controls.

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Kachkar Charged With $140 Million Fraud

PYMNTS

million Miami Beach home. The civil suit by the FDIC describes accounting scams by Inyx, such as opening credit lines from Westernbank, false invoicing and instructing customers to deposit payments in secret bank accounts. Kachkar used his pharmaceutical company, Inyx Inc., The money was spent on a private jet and a $6.5

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A digital-first bank for south Florida

Independent Banker

Serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, Locality Bank is focusing on serving small businesses and others in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. The next month, Locality Bank received final approval for a state charter and FDIC-secured deposit insurance.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Using FDIC data for 2021, we calculated a lender score out of 100 for each community bank. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. By Ed Avis. Methodology. Forbright Bank. Chevy Chase. Bankwell Bank.