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Cannabis lending for financial institutions: Opportunities, risks, and best practices

Abrigo

Federal regulations under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) still classify marijuana as a Schedule I substance, along with heroin and methamphetamine. With the right approach, the rewards may outweigh the risks, creating opportunities for both financial institutions and the communities they serve. Lets not forget reputation risk.

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Here is The Largest Reason for Community Bank Consolidation

South State Correspondent

Community banks (under $10B in assets) serve a key role for borrowers, local communities, and the broader US economy. Community banks are better positioned than many other creditors to follow and adapt to local economies, industries and trends, thereby, being better stewards of capital.

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Revolut: the growing pains of a FinTech unicorn

Chris Skinner

One of the things I say fairly often is that the FinTech start-up community is fairly naïve. Not all, but many, do not understand the nuances of finance and why it is regulated the way it is.

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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. While these are general today, the AMLA requires that regulations be written around each Priority, as appropriate. Community financial institutions generally have a much lower risk profile than larger U.S.

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Essential liquidity and interest rate risk questions for ALCOs

Abrigo

Prepare for regulator scrutiny on interest rate risk & liquidity Banks and credit unions that aren't paying attention to these critical issues can expect a tough review. With the uncertain economic outlook, regulators and examiners have been regularly conveying their top priorities for banks and credit unions.

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Regulation Crowdfunding Tackles The Startups Shunned By Banks

PYMNTS

Built on the back of Regulation Crowdfunding under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, Miventure operates as a funding portal to connect SMBs with unaccredited investors, a relatively new paradigm for SMBs used to turning to traditional banks or venture capitalists to back their companies.

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Fraud typologies all financial institutions should know

Abrigo

Connect with an expert Common fraud schemes Check fraud Check fraud is one of the most concerning fraud trends for community banks in 2025. Regardless of the current budget, regulators will expect adequate technological and human resources to protect the institution's safety and soundness. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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