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Cannabis Banking in Illinois: Mitigating Reputation Risk to Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Despite Federal ambiguity, Illinois State Regulators defined their stances on cannabis banking. One of the biggest questions concerning Illinois Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and AML professionals is how to handle cannabis and marijuana-related businesses (CRB/MRB) in a constantly changing legal landscape. Illinois State Banking Regulators.

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Scottsdale Community Bank: Making microloans

Independent Banker

Inspired by the entrepreneurship of lemonade stands, Scottsdale Community Bank created a microloan program. Photo by Brandon Sullivan De novo Scottsdale Community Bank set out to provide microloans to small and mid-size businesses, family organizations and nonprofits—a project that was inspired by the humble lemonade stand.

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Illinois Passes Marijuana Legalization Bill

PYMNTS

The governor of Illinois signed a marijuana legalization bill on Tuesday (June 25), making it the 11th state to legalize pot. In addition, Illinois has become the first state to legalize the selling of the drug. Governor J.B. Possession will remain illegal until Jan. 1, said a spokesman for Senate Democrats.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

Premium benefits packages, professional development and TLC during the pandemic—this year’s winners do everything in their power to keep their community bankers happy and fulfilled. We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example.

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Best Community Banks to Work For 2022

Independent Banker

Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Grand Ridge National Bank.

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Community Bank Consolidation Accelerates: Simmons First National in $277M Double Buy in Tennessee

Banking Exchange

Two community banks snapped by Simmons, while Illinois’ Heartland Bank looks to push into Iowa Community Banking Feature3 Feature Management M&A.