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Bankers: Are We Accountable?

Jeff For Banks

And yes, some are beyond our control such as population mobility, technology, and the need for some scale to invest enough to remain relevant. It reminds me of Louisiana Senator Russell Long''s quip in the 1950''s. don''t tax you, don''t tax me, tax that fella behind the tree." Today that number is cut in half.

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Opening Bets: MGM Deals Foreshadow New Gambling Culture

PYMNTS

technology hub.”. The driving idea behind the deal is that the reputation, technological experience and gambling expertise held by both firms — the GVC umbrella includes Ladbrokes Coral Group, Sportingbet, Betboo and other brands — will result in lower risk for the venture, along with speedy entry to the market.

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Community Bank CEO Outlook 2022: Your priorities for the new year

Independent Banker

Fortunately for Red River Bank, loan demand is picking up in Louisiana as cities stabilize from the pandemic and businesses reopen. Technology is on community bankers’ to-do lists. Technology is both a challenge and an opportunity for community banks in 2022. Blake Chatelain, president and CEO of $2.9 Ponce Bank in Bronx, N.Y.,

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

Fintech Labs Insights

Emailage raised an undisclosed sum for its fraud prevention technology keyed off email address. HQ: New Oreans, Louisiana. Tax preparation technology. Tags: Consumers, tax prep, personal financial management. Cachet Financial Solutions raised $500,000 for its remote deposit platform. Alt-lender to students.

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Fintech Fundings: 113 Companies Raised $1.7 Billion in May

Fintech Labs Insights

HQ: New Orleans, Louisiana. United Mobile Technology. Online tax preparation. Tags: Consumer, taxes, personal finance, tax prep. Source: Crunchbase. Lien rights platform. Latest round: $5.0 million Series A. Total raised: $6.77 Source: Crunchbase. Syndicate Room. Equity crowdfunding platform. Latest round: $4.6

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