SBA: President Trump Proclaims Small Business Week
WASHINGTON – National Small Business Week celebrations commenced in the nation’s capital at the US Institute of Peace with more than 85 national award winners from across the country and U.S. territories convening to be awarded and recognized for their major accomplishments. The two-day award ceremony will conclude with the announcement of the National Small…
FDIC: Final Handbook for De Novo Organizers Applying for Deposit Insurance Released
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today released a final handbook to assist parties interested in establishing new banks. As part of the FDIC’s ongoing commitment to work with organizers, the handbook – Applying for Deposit Insurance – A Handbook for Organizers of De Novo Institutions – was designed to provide a plain language overview…
ABA: Call for Entries for the Foundation’s Community Commitment Awards
Deadline for entries is June 30 WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association Foundation is requesting submissions for its annual Community Commitment Awards to recognize banks’ essential involvement in their communities. The awards will honor innovative, high impact bank programs that improve the quality of life for the customers and communities they serve. The entry period…
ABA: 6 Financial Tips for Service Members and Their Families
WASHINGTON — As National Military Appreciation Month begins, we are reminded of the many sacrifices that service members and their families make to protect our nation. In honor of their service, the American Bankers Association has highlighted six financial tips to help military families reduce the stress of managing money. “Finances are often identified by…
SBA: National Small Business Week 2017 Kicks Off April 30
WASHINGTON –U.S. Small Administration kicks off National Small Business Week 2017 on April 30 in the nation’s capital by having SBA Administrator Linda McMahon recognize and award the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, small business advocates and champions. Since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of…
Federal Reserve: Where Do Banks Fit in the FinTech Stack?
Speech Governor Lael Brainard At the Northwestern Kellogg Public-Private Interface Conference on “New Developments in Consumer Finance: Research & Practice” We can learn a lot from the evolution of smartphones as we try to envisage where the fintech ecosystem–and banks’ role within it–might be heading in the future. Smartphones have ushered in an age when…
OCC: Financial Literacy Event on Capitol Hill Recognizing National Financial Capability Month
WASHINGTON — The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recognized National Financial Capability Month by participating in the annual Financial Literacy Day event held on Capitol Hill. The event is the culmination of activities throughout National Financial Capability Month. At today’s event, the OCC staff distributed financial capability materials including the agency’s Financial…
CFPB: Thinking About When You’ll Claim Social Security Benefits Is Time Well Spent
How much will you receive from Social Security when you claim your retirement benefits? If you don’t know, you’re not alone. According to a recent study , one in five people are guessing how much their Social Security retirement benefit will be each month. As it turns out, your prediction might be off by quite…
SBA: National Small Business Week Kicks Off in Washington, D.C. April 30 – May 1
WASHINGTON – Administrator Linda McMahon, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will be the keynote speaker to kick off the first leg of the 2017 National Small Business Week events in Washington, D.C. on April 30 and May 1. Small businesses, industry leaders and other award winners from around the country will converge…