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NEW REPORT: Visa On Arming CUs To Win The War For Millennial Talent

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Earlier this month, Senate lawmakers advanced the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, which would exempt credit unions and small banks from regulations implemented under the Dodd-Frank Act, to a vote on the chamber floor. Mark McWatters , head of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

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Digital Banking, With Millennial, Mobile – And Governmental – Tailwinds

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As many as 72 percent of bridge millennials say mobile apps are important for accessing bank accounts. In addition, passporting can help companies expand services across nations. Last week, money transfer company B2B Pay said it plans to become a regulated financial institution and is raising money to pursue licensure.

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The Sun Sets on the ABA's National Conference for Community Bankers

Jeff For Banks

On February 14-17 the American Bankers Association held their National Conference for Community Bankers. If you could make one change in law or regulation that would provide you with the greatest regulatory relief, what would it be? Customers: Put millennials in meaningful roles to attract millennial customers.

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Stock-Trading Platform Robinhood Eyes Banking Services

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Sources say Robinhood Markets is in talks with regulators about offering banking services to its more than 4 million users. The app was specifically targeted at millennials — roughly 80 percent of the Robinhood app’s beta testers were under 30 years old, with an average age of 26.

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NEW REPORT: Giving Credit Unions Their Due Credit

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In fact, the federally backed National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) reported credit union membership grew by 4.3 This inaugural edition of the Tracker covers the most significant recent developments from around the credit union market, including notable innovations, industry partnerships and efforts to challenge and change regulations.

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New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Independent Banker

So, he joined a training program at what was then Citizens & Southern National Bank, once the largest bank in the southeastern U.S., I got a job with First National Bank of Griffin, and I’ve been a community banker ever since.” now part of Bank of America, before moving to Griffin, Ga.,

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Despite Plenty Of Concerns, SMB Optimism Holds Fast

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millennial small business owners expect revenue to increase in 2018 , a whopping 30 percent greater than the national average of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) overall, according to Bank of America’s latest Business Advantage Small Business Owner Report , released last week. Eighty-one percent of U.S.

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