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Kleptocracy – What Does it Mean to Community Financial Institutions?

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A kleptocracy is defined as a state of unrestrained political corruption. This global issue is peaking a renewed concern around the world, but is it important for United States financial institutions? What about our small to mid-sized community financial institutions? Let us help. FinCEN Director Kenneth A.

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Top concerns and growth strategies of community banks: Part II

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This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. We can find answers in the August Bank Director’s 2014 Growth Strategy Survey , which asked executives from banks of all sizes across the United States about their growth strategies for the next 12 months.

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2020 Embrace the Moment Gala for Michigan Council of Women in Technology

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I had the opportunity to attend this unique event and learn more about the incredible initiatives put forth to help bridge the gap in IT-related occupations held by women in Michigan and across the United States. What is the MCWT Foundation?

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The resilience of small businesses: Insights for lenders

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In conversations with community banks and credit unions across the country, we’re hearing about a significant increase in line utilization, raising questions about both liquidity and credit risk. Abrigo’s proprietary analysis comes from the largest real-time database of private-company financial statement information in the United States.

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Community Banks Debut FinTech Alliance

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To that end, news came earlier this week in the United States that a dozen community and regional banks have formed a group aimed at exploring the opportunities amid FinTech offerings. Here In The States. In the United States, sandboxes are grabbing a bit of headline space.

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Facebook Makes Nextdoor-Esque Move With Community-Focused Feature

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The social media giant has begun testing a new feature in Canada, dubbed Neighborhoods, that would steal a page from Nextdoor’s playbook and allow users to link up through community-based groups, according to engadget. The pilot program was spotted by Matt Navarra, a social media consultant.

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Giving Community Banks The Contactless Card Boost

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Contactless has yet to catch on in the United States, despite years of promotional efforts and the success of the payment method in the U.K., However, there may be an opportunity to get more contactless cards into the hands of consumers — an opportunity that involves community banks and is backed by financial incentives.