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No Candy: Godiva To Close US Stores

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retail presence in recent decades, is reversing course and closing all its North American brick-and-mortar locations, according to numerous online news sources citing a company statement. They are in 31 states and Puerto Rico. Godiva, the maker of high-end chocolates that significantly expanded its U.S.

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NY DFS announces multistate investigation of payroll advance industry

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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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Popular Bank’s COO Manuel Chinea Talks Small Business with Amigos de Univision

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Leveraging a 127-year history of service in Puerto Rico and 60 years in the U.S., Small businesses can apply online or call their nearest Popular Bank branch to begin the application process. Small businesses can turn to Popular to access assistance and there are other programs that can help them navigate current challenges.

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How the Popular Bank Associate Trainee Program sets recent graduates on a career path to success in banking

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Trainees receive close mentorship from managers and advisors, participate in leadership and community activities and initiate specific projects and solutions for different business areas of the organization. We worked with a lot of different people to figure this out–the branches, Miami and Puerto Rico offices and outside information as well.