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Banking on Uncertainty
By Jonathan J. Wegner
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As 2012 gears up for another fall election cycle, the  U.S. Congress is poised for another showdown on taxes, spending, debt ceilings and politically difficult decisions. For bankers, however, this is not a replay of the tax showdown in 2010 or debt-ceiling debacle of 2011. Bankers are beginning to take steps to prepare for what might be around the corner. Read more>> |
| Fed Debuts Community-Bank Specific Quarterly Publication |
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In this inaugural issue, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke gives his perspectives on the benefits that community banks bring to the U.S. economy and the challenges they face. Read more>>
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| ABA Nominates Officers, Board for 2012-2013 |
| The American Bankers Association's nominating committee has selected the official slate of candidates for ABA officers for election at the association's annual convention in San Diego Oct. 14-16. Read more>> |
| New Bank Aims to Give Back to Community |
| The Urban League of the Central Carolinas has partnered with Carolina Premier Bank to open its first branch. Could this be the new business model for community banking? Watch video>> |
| FIS Drives 150 Percent Growth in Mobile Clients as Bank Customers Go Mobile in Record Numbers |
| According to FIS, adoption by bank users or consumers of its mobile offerings has climbed more than 200 percent year-over-year. Read more>> |
| IBAT Launches Mobile App |
| IBAT2GO provides members with convenient access to crucial information such as compliance guidance, updates on the Independent Bankers Association of Texas' work throughout the state and event information. Read more>> |
| Register for Webcast |
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Reg E Remittance Transfers, Customer Disputes and Disclosures
DATE: Sept. 19 
Our topic for the webinar will focus on the changes to Reg E that become effective Feb. 13, 2013. Start planning now! This change may present significant operational challenges to your institution. Click here to register. |
BMO Economics: North American Economy to Pick Up Modestly in 2013
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| The North American economy should grow 2 percent this year and improve through 2013, with a strong performance from residential building in the U.S. and commercial construction in Canada, according to the North American Outlook released by BMO Economics. Read more>> |
NCR Acquires Cash Cost Optimization Software Company
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| NCR Corporation has acquired Transoft International Inc., a global leader in cash cost optimization software for financial institutions and retailers. Read more>> |
