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Time Tried, Panic Tested. The Forgotten Story of the First National Bank of Keystone

Jeff For Banks

September 1st, 1999, regulators from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, at the behest of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, descended on a small coal mining town in Keystone, West Virginia. billion in assets, had 87 full-time equivalent employees, and accounted for two-thirds of the town's tax revenue. A 7.15% ROA!

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Higher Learning, Hit By Payments Fraud

PYMNTS

In one example of fraud, crossing 74 checks totaling more than $38,000, O’Donnell forged payments made to resemble “housing refunds” for students that were made out to “pay to the order of Kevin O’Donnell” and cashed. His time in that role ended in March of last year after the thefts came to light. The employee, Merlisha A.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim!

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