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House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to hold Sept. 4 hearing on financial inclusion

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The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing in Houston, Texas for tomorrow entitled “Examining Discrimination and Other Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion in Texas.” Belinda Everette, Director, Housing Initiative, NAACP Houston Branch.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. Please contact the experts at Abrigo for more information. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7% In 2017, over 5.51

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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

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These are usually less expensive, shorter, and involve less extensive travel than the larger national conferences. Networking is especially important for BSA officers to be able to stay informed. 21 in Houston, Texas Nov. One option that makes it easy for BSA officers to complete required training is to attend regional meetings.

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

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Singapore has publicly declared its intention to become the world’s first bonafide smart city, and two years ago officially titled its efforts in that area as “ Smart Nation.” The Houston Astrodome, when it opened in 1968, was billed as the eighth wonder of the world – a modern technological marvel and the future of all sporting complexes.

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Credit unions continue to see growth in auto lending

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The article cited data from TransUnion, the national consumer data collection company, which reported that among the nation’s largest cities, Atlanta (up by 5.9%) and Houston (up by 5.4%) experienced the largest increases in auto loans from the previous quarter. million over the last quarter of 2014.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Financial Service Offerings All Their Own

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Trust is also an issue, particularly for consumers coming from nations where banking services are far less reliable and trusted than in the U.S.,” Those two issues – trust and information barriers – make it difficult to keep and move money within traditional financial systems.”. headquarters.

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Healthcare Disruption Brings More Impact To The Retail World

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Walgreens and VillageMD , a leading national provider of primary healthcare, have announced a partnership to provide primary care services for adult patients in the Houston, Texas area. Walmart reportedly will use the lessons gained from this clinic to inform operations in further such endeavors. Lessons to Come.

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