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Coronavirus Update: Trump Declares State Of Emergency; Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

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President Donald Trump officially declared a national emergency to “unleash the full power of the federal government,” according to a televised speech addressing the coronavirus. And in Pennsylvania, the Valley Forge Casino is shutting its doors until March 27. Here are the latest updates on its impacts around the world.

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Are New Prepaid Card Regulations Too Much?

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Meanwhile, ING Netherlands announced that its customers would now be able to use the bank’s mobile app to send money via social media. First National Bank of Pennsylvania, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. The increase in mobile banking usage is also causing companies to rethink their security needs.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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Local jurisdictions impose their own taxes on domestic cigar sales, with tax levels currently ranging from 0 percent in Pennsylvania and Florida to 95 percent in Minnesota and Washington state. These companies are also not allowed to advertise on digital platforms, such as social media or search engines, Rogers said.

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Stupid Bank Names

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In the mid to late 1990''s, my employer, First National Bank of Maryland based in Baltimore, bought Harrisburg, Pennsylvania based Dauphin Deposit Bank. And no, for my non-Pennsylvania friends, you cannot drive from Blue Ball, through Bird In Hand, on to Intercourse, and arrive in Paradise. All Central Pennsylvania towns.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Honorable Mentions – while this was a quiet year for M&A, we tip our hat to Atlantic Union’s acquisition of American National Bank and Eastern Bank’s acquisition of Cambridge Bank. Importantly, Jeff’s contributions to the credit union industry and the Pennsylvania community are simply too long to list.

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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. We hope we see you on the green boys!

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What Is Psychographics? Understanding The ‘Dark Arts’ Of Marketing That Brought Down Cambridge Analytica

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Social media (i.e. For example, a 2016 analysis on Chick-fil-A fans showed they were 8.28x more likely to be fans of “Duck Dynasty” than the average social media user. Additionally, The Bible Series appears in this breakdown, showing Chick-fil-A fans as 12x more interested in the show than average social media users.