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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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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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National Small Business Week Celebrates the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

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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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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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NRA To Governors: Restaurants Are Not ‘Super Spreaders’ Of COVID

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As governors across the country scramble to reimpose restrictions on dining as coronavirus cases soar, the National Restaurant Association is pushing back. 17) to the National Governors Association decrying the latest round of state restrictions. New York Gov. while also cutting down on outside seating capacity.

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Apple To Shutter 30 More US Stores Again Amid Pandemic

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As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. The tech company, which has 271 retail shops in the United States, has recently closed 47 stores again, CNBC reported.

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