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CFPB’s 2020: Drawing A Bead On Abusive Practices — And States’ Activities

PYMNTS

Now, under the current leadership of Kathy Kraninger, the more explicit definitions that seek to address what some critics had said were “vague” may curb the scope of what is considered abusive practices. As reported, the CFPB is run by a single director, who can only be removed “for cause” by the president of the United States.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Corporate relocations and expansions—influenced by factors like affordability, low corporate tax rates, no personal income tax and a rich talent pool—have contributed to a momentum that isn’t likely to subside soon. The state is growing an impressive technology roster, for example. The Houston metro took the 10th spot with a 20.3%

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Will Amazon, eBay And Apple Have A Happy Holiday Season?

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That projection took into account transactions at 80 of the top 100 retailers in the United States, along with visits by consumers to U.S. percent, according to an estimate from the National Retail Federation. retail websites. Overall holiday retail sales, by contrast, will increase 4.8 If so, that’s a slower pace than the 5.3

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The Whole Paycheck Tracker: HQ Enhancements, Empathetic AI And Special Guest Bernie Sanders

PYMNTS

While Amazon’s search of a new HQ location at some point became like a national edition of “The Bachelor” where only U.S. Amazon became the third biggest ad platform in 2018 in the United States, trailing Facebook and Google.). Big Play of the Week: The Big HQ Upgrade. But as of this week, details are starting to surface. “We

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Platoon Talent Leadership Award – Goes to WSFS Bank ’s Lisa Brubaker who, at Finastra ’s client conference, pointed to hiring more free-wheeling advisory talent in branches, “backstopped by a sergeant.”. THE VENDOR AWARDS.

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The Thinker

Independent Banker

Yet his steady leadership is paired with a willingness to challenge the status quo cautiously to keep up with an evolving marketplace—a quality that appealed to the bank’s board when it promoted him from loan officer to bank president 25 years ago. Wright State University, banking instructor. Thoughtful action. Local community service.

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24 Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Annual Letters To Shareholders

CB Insights

Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. Berkshire Hathaway bought See’s, and by 1982, it was up to producing $13M after taxes on just $20M in net tangible assets.

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