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Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 2, Issue 3 | JD Supra
US Virginia Senate Allows State Banks to Offer Crypto Custody Services - "Delegate Christopher T. Head introduced the bill back in January 2022, seeking an amendment to allow eligible banks to offer crypto custody services." Why this is important: I'll try to make this straightforward, but that's not easy. Cryptocurrency, obviously, is fungible, independent "currency," like BitCoin. It is not traditional "currency," and it is not backed by any government.
House Takes Its Sixth Hit on Cannabis Banking Provisions - "The House passed provisions for the sixth time that would allow cannabis companies to access the banking system, but the latest action, as an amendment to the China competition bill, may have little better chance than earlier ones to become law." Why this is important: State legalized cannabis companies lack access to financial services such as checking accounts, payroll services, credit cards and working capital lines of credit due...
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Volume 2, Issue 1 | JD Supra
5 Banking Trends to Watch in 2022 - "Some of the narratives Banking Dive sees taking shape for 2022 — crypto, for example — are carryovers from last year, reaching a logical conclusion or forward motion. Others, such as the office-return debate, may be at a pivot point." Why this is important: Banking Dive lists the five banking trends it believes will be most important in 2022.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 10 | JD Supra
Welcome to our last Promissory Notes issue of 2021. As we all know, 2021 was another interesting year in the banking and finance industry, and we expect 2022 to be much the same. Our goal, as with all of our publications, is to provide you with timely information and insights. We hope Promissory Notes meets that goal -- and perhaps even exceeds it.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 9 | JD Supra
Top IRS Official Says Marijuana Banking Reform Would Help Feds ‘Get Paid’ - "IRS’s Cassidy Collins talked about the 'special type of collection challenge' that the agency faces when it comes to working with cannabis businesses while the product remains federally illegal." Why this is important: This article highlights how the ability of the IRS to collect taxes from cannabis businesses is hampered because the product remains outlawed under federal law.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 7 | JD Supra
As Banks Push AI, Worry About Worsening Inequality Follows - "AI and machine learning might amplify patterns of historical discrimination and financial exclusion through reliance on flawed data or mistakes in development." Why this is important: Earlier this year, the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and National Credit Union Administration jointly issued a Request for Information and Comment on...
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 6 | JD Supra
Welcome to our sixth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 5 | JD Supra
Welcome to our fifth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. We hope you are enjoying our monthly publication. Banks to Companies: No More Deposits, Please - "Some banks, awash in deposits, are encouraging corporate clients to spend the cash on their businesses or move it elsewhere." Why this is important: During the pandemic, near-zero interest rates and loans from the Treasury Department enabled many companies to raise funds at low costs.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 4 | JD Supra
Welcome to our fourth issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. We hope you are enjoying our monthly publication.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 3 | JD Supra
House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill - "The House passed the same bill in 2019 by a similar margin, but it stalled in what was then the GOP-controlled Senate." Why this is important: The Safe Banking Act, if passed, will legalize proceeds from legitimate cannabis businesses.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 2 | JD Supra
The Fed Plans to Unveil Digital Dollar Prototypes in July - "The Boston Fed and MIT hope to unveil some of their work in the third quarter, including at least two prototype software platforms that could move, store and settle transactions made with digital dollars." Why this is important: Once these prototypes are released, the public will have access to the source codes and will be able to help improve the prototypes.
Promissory Notes - Banking & Finance Insights, Issue 1 | JD Supra
Welcome to our inaugural issue of Promissory Notes -- our e-newsletter focused on banking and finance insights. This monthly publication will look at the top news stories in the industry, while also explaining WHY those news stories are important. Will these issues affect the industry, your business, or your customers and how could you prepare for the resulting challenges and opportunities? Our attorneys tap into their backgrounds, knowledge and resources to help you reimagine solutions.
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