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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. Other sectors contributing to the state’s vibrancy include ranching, healthcare and even wineries. Clearly, community banks in the region have plenty of opportunities to do what they do best: forge deep and lasting relationships with their customers and communities.

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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Abrigo

Small Business Administration What creates two out of three net new American jobs; produces close to half of our nation’s goods and services (nonfarm private GDP); and can be found, coast to coast, in every small town, big city and rural enclave? Today, I serve in the cabinet of the President of the United States.

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FinCEN Releases AML/CTF Priorities: Implications for Community Financial Institutions

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. FATF is the global watchdog for AML/CFT activity, and it is important to note that the United States shows full support in global efforts by their recent priorities release. financial system. Learn more.

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AML human trafficking red flags and other ways banks can support victims

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 AML staff should recognize human trafficking red flags and know their customers well to help detect suspicious activity in their communities. One issue that hurts people and communities everywhere is human trafficking, and January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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OCC Finalizes Long-Held Rule On Banking Equality

PYMNTS

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a finalized rule on ensuring fair access to banking services from large national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign bank organizations, according to a press release.

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Spotlight on lending: Commercial loan growth geographically

Abrigo

Nationally, the picture is a fine one. For entrepreneurs eager to get their first (or maybe their fifth) business off the ground, there is perhaps no better place to look for funding than the southern United States. bank and credit union, named the “ Top 15 community banks by commercial loan growth.”

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Prevention is the Key to Stopping Elder Financial Exploitation & Fraud

Abrigo

Elder financial exploitation and elder fraud are rising at an alarming rate as they continue to be serious crimes in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to the victims’ fear, shame and embarrassment. The under-reported and growing crime.

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