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NY DFS announces multistate investigation of payroll advance industry

CFPB Monitor

In its press release, the DFS claims that the investigation will look into “allegations of unlawful online lending” and “will help determine whether these payroll advance practices are usurious and harming consumers.” Under former Director Cordray’s leadership, the CFPB took action against structured settlement and pension advance companies.

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7 ways community banks can boost profitability

Independent Banker

Reiling adds that bank leadership needs to be bold enough to try things out and possibly fail, which is why Sunrise Banks implemented the 90-day check-in. A bank needs a team with diverse perspectives and unique abilities—technology, sales, lending and leadership—that is willing to work together at a heightened pace, he notes. “You

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The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in

Independent Banker

When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Lucas White: We need to continue to differentiate community banks and educate policymakers on why tiered and proportionate regulation is necessary. By Molly Bennett.

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Education: By Popular Demand

Independent Banker

It teaches bankers how to develop a compliance program, meet lending compliance requirements, and comply with deposit and marketing regulations. Many have been bankers themselves and sometimes industry regulators or attorneys. The ICBA Leadership Development Conference will take place Sept. Consumer Lending Institute.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. We salute a legend of lending and credit union leadership. The Bank That Gets Fintech.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

Heavy-handed regulators. BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. The Real “Lending” Stock Award – Goes to longtime player LendingTree. Oh, by the way, that Fintech darling of two years ago Lending Club? This year brought us: Mergers out the yin-yang.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. In a state that wears autonomy on its chest, it was a bold move for two successful players to collaborate and create a $50 billion powerhouse and the largest independent bank in the great state of Texas! Credit Union Merger of the Year.

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