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Self-Checkout Hits A (Small) Speed Bump

PYMNTS

In fact, in Oregon, the matter has gone to court. The lobby group Oregon Business Industry (OBI) as well as the local AFL-CIO petitioned the Oregon Supreme Court late last month to limit each grocery store to two self-checkout kiosks. You can see expansion of self-checkout machines in stores across the country and in Oregon.”.

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Why now is the time to update your bank’s corporate governance

Independent Banker

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. It can clarify roles and responsibilities, encourage timely communication and help community banks operate more efficiently. Oregon Pacific Bank had to close lobbies and send half of its workforce home. Photo by Alita/Stocksy. By Susan Springer.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight In Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Over the last two years, more than $500 million worth of cash deposits from the legitimate cannabis business has flowed into Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. But that’s the exception. market for legal weed.

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SAFER Banking Act passes Senate Banking Committee: Will marijuana be re-scheduled under the Controlled Substances Act?

Abrigo

LISTEN NOW Bipartisan support The 2023 SAFE Banking Act: An unclear outlook Takeaway 1 The Senate recently introduced the newest version of marijuana legislation, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act.

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What #Banking Trend Will Have the Greatest Impact on Your Bank?

Jeff For Banks

This was the question posed to Bank Profitability students as part of the Oregon Bankers' Association's Executive Development Program (EDP). Shadow Banking refers to banking-like operations that take place outside of the mainstream banking industry. and 53% indirect costs: operations, IT, human resources, etc.

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Can Legal Pot Thrive With Closed-Loop Payments?

PYMNTS

The bill authorizing the program, AB466 , gives an operational time frame for the program, running from Oct. Oregon stands as another example. … Passage of HB3169 would bypass the federal banking system, and create a limited banking alternative for the marijuana industry in Oregon.” . 1, 2019 through June 30, 2023.

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SAFE Banking Act Gains Cannabis-Friendly Spotlight in Congressional Hearing

PYMNTS

Over the last two years, more than $500 million worth of cash deposits from the legitimate cannabis business has flowed into Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. The hearing itself was a small victory for proponents who wish to open up the banking system to legal pot operators. But that’s the exception. market for legal weed.

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