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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

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You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. As you’re reviewing your options, you may see some claims that credit unions are better than banks. Why is a credit union better than a bank for some people?

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FedNow Goes Live, Addressing Need for Speed in Banking

Troutman Sanders

There are 35 early adopter banks and credit unions, with the idea being that FedNow will eventually be adopted by the majority of banks and credit unions in the U.S. FedNow will not have an app or website of its own for customers to utilize.

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Federal Cannabis SAFE Banking Act Bill Gains Steam with Backing from Michigan Financial Institutions and Government

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House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (“Safe Act”), which would prohibit regulators from terminating or limiting either deposit or share insurance of a financial institution for doing business with a cannabis company. In September 2019, the U.S.

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What Is a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rate?

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Key Takeaways Certificates of deposit (CDs) are savings accounts that brokerage firms, commercial banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions offer for set amounts of time. Inflation, trends in the banking industry, and government policies can impact CD rates. Table of contents: What Is a CD?

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Amici Tell Fourth Circuit that District Court Ruling Imperils Funds Transfer Laws

Troutman Sanders

On October 17, the Clearing House Association, LLC (Association) and National Automated Clearing House Association (Nacha) joined forces to submit an amicus brief in support of a credit union held liable by a district court for a fraud perpetrated by an outside party on the sender of a wire. The case, Studco Building Systems US, LLC v.

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Government Efforts to Address Cryptocurrencies Ramp Up as Federal Reserve Releases Report on Digital Currency

Troutman Sanders

Several recent events highlight the expanding effort by the federal government to address the growing digital currency marketplace and the government’s role in it. The introduction of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets has had enormous effects on consumers, businesses, and governments alike.

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Washington D.C. Introduces Legislation Attacking Fintech-Bank Partnership Lending by Opting Out of DIDMCA and Codifying a “True Lender” Test

Troutman Sanders

Sections 521-523 of DIDMCA empower state banks, insured state and federal savings associations, and state credit unions to charge the interest allowed by the state where they are located, regardless of where the borrower is located and regardless of conflicting state law (i.e.,

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