Executive Order Targets CDFI Fund
On Friday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, “Continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy,” which included the elimination of
March 19, 2025
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Latest Industry News & Updates
Texas Legislature in Full Swing After Filing Deadline
Per the rules of the Texas Legislature, as of Friday, the last bills have been filed for the 89th Regular
March 18, 2025
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The Case for Bond Portfolio Maintenance
Managing a community bank’s balance sheet is like taking care of a home: it requires ongoing maintenance, thoughtful planning, and
March 7, 2025
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A Rundown of Major News From Last Week
No later than March 21, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to issue an interim final rule that
March 4, 2025
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