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ICBA LIVE 2023: What to expect

Independent Banker

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect from the event, held this year from March 12–16 in Honolulu. Taking place in Honolulu from March 12–16, 2023, ICBA LIVE provides concrete benefits to community banks in three important ways: 1. This year, ICBA LIVE attendees can learn where these innovative companies stand today.

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FinCEN Steps up Efforts to Protect Against the Six Biggest Threats to the U.S. Financial System

Abrigo

Financial criminals are working hard, using technology and innovation to their advantage, to stay one step ahead of FinCEN and financial institutions. Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families.

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

So, he joined a training program at what was then Citizens & Southern National Bank, once the largest bank in the southeastern U.S., I got a job with First National Bank of Griffin, and I’ve been a community banker ever since.” now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga., ICBA is cutting edge on that.

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In Hawaii, Streamlined Mass Transit In The (HOLO) Cards, Beyond The Paper Pass

PYMNTS

Nouchi noted his transit system is marked by density of population and high use — and has the fifth-highest ridership in the nation, taking its place alongside New York, San Francisco and Boston, for example. Notably, he said, some of those transit-innovating peers are on their second or third generation of smart cards. How bustling?

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Pop-Up Retail Gets A Pop Of Fresh Energy

PYMNTS

And these stores join two already existing Gilly Hicks shops at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu and Roosevelt Field mall in East Garden City, New York.”. He added that Amazon is always innovating and that at his company, “We’re big fans of the brand.”. All are expected to be open for about 12 months, according to the company.

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The 35 Biggest Banking, Mortgage & BankTech Events in 2023

Fintech Labs Insights

Come for the wall-to-wall innovations, bring back actionable plans Sep 11-13 | Marriott Marquis | NYC Book Now If we are missing anything, please drop me a note. Event Spotlight Tech meets finance in New York City Save 10% with discount code: FKV2474LABS 75 demos. 200 speakers. 2,000 attendees (1,000 from financial institutions).

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Techy Turkey Day: How Technology Has Changed America’s Trademark Holiday

PYMNTS

Here’s how innovation, marketing and technology have shaped this iconic American holiday over the years. National Geographic says that the first Thanksgiving was not a thanksgiving at all, but simply a celebration of the pilgrims’ first successful harvest. Making It a Holiday at All.