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US Pending Home Sales Decline For Third Month

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percent in November, the third consecutive month during the pandemic that activity dropped off in the real estate market, according to the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). But compared to 2019, pending home sales are actually up in all regions. Pending home sales dropped 2.6 percent to roughly 3 percent. Last month’s index dropped 1.1

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ICBA’s 2021 National Community Bank Service Award winners

Independent Banker

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Award winners for 2021 demonstrate that when their local areas need support, community banks are there with innovative, compassionate and thoughtful responses. So, this was a moment that they needed us more than they probably ever have.”. Last year was earth-shattering in many ways.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution? The Benefits of a Loan-Level Hedge Program First, let us consider the benefits of a loan hedging program for community banks.

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If You Are Tired of Being Transactional, You Need A Hedge Program

South State Correspondent

There are several benefits to community banks in using a loan-level hedge program, but how does a community bank choose a safe solution? The Benefits of a Loan-Level Hedge Program First, let us consider the benefits of a loan hedging program for community banks.

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Japan’s Banking, Insurance Markets Link SMBs To US Trade Via Amazon

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The companies are also encouraging other regional banks in Japan to participate as the country’s cross-border eCommerce volumes increase. Reports added that the companies may consider expanding their venture into other cross-border markets, depending on the success of the initiative with U.S. via Amazon. Reports said the U.S.

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EU Ruling Limits Personal Data Transfer To The US

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The top court of the 28-nation bloc ruled the transfer of personal data to platforms in the U.S. Companies will have to choose between whether to move personal data to servers in Europe or stop doing business in the region. servers, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Guest Post: Financial Markets and Economic Update - First Quarter 2024

Jeff For Banks

Our lives changed forever from this whole experience of the government’s declaration of a national emergency, leading to forced shutdowns of businesses and schools, mandated mask wearing, forcing 6-foot distances between people, travel restrictions, fear mongering with case and death counts, and forced vaccines/boosters. Here's a rant.

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