by visbanking | Jan 17, 2023 | Banks, News
By: Ken Chase Estimated reading time: 2 minutes In a recent comment letter from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the trade group called on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to abandon plans to allow more nonbank entities to participate...
by Ken Chase | Jan 17, 2023 | Banks, News
By: Ken Chase Estimated reading time: 2 minutes A recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed that City National Bank will -pay more than $31 million to settle DOJ accusations that it unlawfully discriminated against black and Latino borrowers in...
by Brian Pillmore | Jan 17, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Estimated reading time: 1 minute So, you have to fire someone. Here are 3 things to do as you approach the problem. 1. Just rip the band aid off. (being direct is respectful and feedback is a gift) 2. There is no time like the present. (sunk cost) 3. Short and sweet....
by visbanking | Jan 13, 2023 | Banks, News
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes By: Ken Chase The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created a new repeat offender unit that will reportedly focus on large banks that repeatedly violate federal laws and regulations. The regulatory body revealed the...
by Ken Chase | Jan 8, 2023 | Banks, News
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes By: Ken Chase The state of Kentucky officially put eleven financial firms on notice this week, vowing to act if those banks engage in boycotts of fossil fuel energy companies. According to Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball, the...
