ABA: National Judges Set to Select 2017-2018 Lights, Camera, Save! Winners
Teen Video Contest Accepting Entries through Dec. 1 WASHINGTON – The American Bankers Association Foundation has announced its Lights, Camera, Save! national judging panel, along with the list of 157 participating banks, who will hold 173 contests in 45 states through Dec. 1. Contest winners will be announced during America Saves Week 2018. The Lights,…
Federal Reserve: Speech | Where Do Consumers Fit in the FinTech Stack?
Where Do Consumers Fit in the Fintech Stack? Governor Lael Brainard The new generation of fintech tools offers the potential to help consumers manage their increasingly complicated financial lives, but also poses risks that will need to be managed as the marketplace matures.1 In many ways, the new generation of fintech tools can be seen…
FDIC: Banker Teleconference Series: Small Business Resources for Community Banks
Printable Format: FIL-59-2017 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC will discuss small business resources and research pertinent to community banks, including the Money Smart for Small Businesses financial education program; the FDIC’s Small Business Lending Survey; and Community Reinvestment Act consideration for small business lending, services, and investments. A teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday,…
FEMA: Medical System, Private Sector Rebound to Signify a Stabilizing Puerto Rico
While the federal government continues its historic response in Puerto Rico to hurricanes Irma and Maria, strong indicators of stability are evident. Capabilities are renewed in Puerto Rico’s healthcare system and medical infrastructure: 99 percent of Puerto Rico’s hospitals are operational, 94 percent of Puerto Rico’s dialysis centers are open and treating patients, and 72…
OCC: Acting Comptroller Explores the Separation of Banking and Commerce
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith A. Noreika today explored how the separation of banking and commerce evolved in the United States and called for a broader discussion of whether the separation continues to serve the best interest of the nation’s banking system and economy today. Related Links Remarks (PDF) Acting Comptroller of the Currency…
ABA: Stonier Graduate School of Banking Announces New Advisory Board Members
The American Bankers Association announced the appointment of four new members to the advisory board of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, the industry’s preeminent graduate school offered in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. The advisory board, which consists of 14 industry leaders from across the nation, works closely with the…
OCC: Acting Comptroller of the Currency Presents First Full Service National Bank Charter Since Financial Crisis
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith A. Noreika presented the first full service national bank charter since the financial crisis to Winter Park National Bank of Florida. Winter Park National Bank is the first de novo national bank and first de novo approved for federal deposit insurance in Florida since the financial crisis. (Click image…