ABI Blog Exchange

2020-11-05
Pittsburgh, PA November 5, 2020 – Bernstein-Burkley, P.C., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., received national and market rankings in the U.S.

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2020-11-05
As lawmakers look for ways to plug budget gaps, credit union groups are preparing for a possible assault on the industry's tax exemption at the state and federal level.

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2020-11-05
Mixing things up today – writing on election day.

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2020-11-04
A Federal Reserve-issued digital dollar could speed up payments, expand financial access and reduce financial crime. But it also brings trade-offs that policymakers are only just beginning to consider.

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2020-11-04
Some customer fraud and a lack of cooperation from partners Huntington Bank and Dwolla prevented Beam Financial from returning funds to savers, says Aaron Du, the fintech's CEO.

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2020-11-04
Referendums that legalized marijuana and sports wagering in several states could incentivize banks to do business with companies in these sectors. Payday loan and privacy measures that passed Tuesday also have implications for the industry.

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2020-11-04
The Pittsburgh-based institution can now serve more than a dozen municipalities in the Keystone State.

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2020-11-04
The agency said customers of SMART Payment Plan LLC could receive up to $7.5 million for statements that created a false impression about the service used for auto loans, but in a twist the bureau said it may pay most of the restitution.

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2020-11-04
One area of certainty in the 2020 election is the momentum for legalizing cannabis, as a string of ballot box victories makes it harder for banks to avoid working with dispensaries and other legal marijuana businesses.

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2020-11-04
The trade group supported 11 incumbents running for re-election, including the embattled Maine Sen. Susan Collins, and may have helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate.

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2020-11-04
Despite tougher privacy regulations, further safeguards are needed that require consumers' clear consent before personal information is exchanged.

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2020-11-04
The new initiative is aimed at boosting credit union innovation through investments in fintech and other areas.

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2020-11-04
The last-minute suspension appears to be a move by Chinese regulators to trim Jack Ma’s sails; the penalty, reportedly from the OCC, would address “historical deficiencies” at the bank.

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2020-11-04
If days go by without a clear result, the uncertainty could lead to market volatility, put off talks for a stimulus plan and complicate bankers' planning for a potentially new regulatory environment.

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2020-11-04
If days go by without a clear result, the uncertainty could lead to market volatility, put off talks for a stimulus plan and complicate bankers' planning for a potentially new regulatory environment.

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2020-11-04
Involuntary bankruptcy cases are where creditors file a petition to put a debtor into bankruptcy. They can be filed against individuals, as well as entities.

Read More from: Wayne Greenwald, P.C.

2020-11-03
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and others cut back on 7(a) lending to focus on originating Paycheck Protection Program loans.

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2020-11-03
Some banks and credit unions boarded up branches and closed early in anticipation of unrest tied to the tense presidential race.

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