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Kimberly Humphrey, former Executive Vice President of Prime Capital Ventures, has officially pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of wire fraud and healthcare fraud, becoming the second high-ranking executive to admit wrongdoing in the ongoing federal probe into the firm’s financial practi

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This story just emphasizes things are getting real, for all, but especially small businesses that rely on imported goods. In response, I've spoken to Funders changing their uw guidelines quickly to adapt. Are you? • The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging the Trump administration to immediately im

A federal judge has found that Google violated antitrust laws by “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in the advertising technology market, rounding out a two-year saga after the U.S. and eight states filed its initial complaints against the Alphabet-owned company. The court will se

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From PYMTS:The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is shutting down its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) and refocusing its approach to digital asset investigations, according to a memo obtained by Reuters. The memo, issued late Monday by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, directs fe

Despite the banking industry’s significant effort and investment in fraud prevention tools, bad actors continue to target U.S. consumers, Darrin McLaughlin, EVP for Flagstar Bank, told House lawmakers today. McLaughlin — who is also the Flagstar’s chief Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering and sa

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The pressure is on Senate Democrats after the House passes a funding bill to avert a shutdown Speaker Mike Johnson passed another major test today in the narrowly divided House, muscling through a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown. It puts Senate Democrats in a politically precari

The beneficial ownership information reporting saga continues. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said on Thursday afternoon that the March 21, 2025, BOI reporting deadline set last week is no longer in effect, and a new interim final rule to extend BOI reporti

Hi everyone, I’m currently sourcing investors for a slate of independent film projects, starting with a compelling feature that’s gearing up for production. The first raise is $2M, with several well-known names attached both in front of and behind the camera. This project blends strong storytelli

Hi all, here are a few updates we get because we are part of the RBFC. It's worth your time to inquire about becoming a member to get the full information. California: (1/6/25 - 9/12/25) • AB 1166: Fair Debt Settlement Practices Act • The bill expands protections for consumer debt settlement prac

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America’s chief consumer finance watchdog is reportedly scaling back enforcement of financial services companies. Instead, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will focus on threats to members of the military and their families, Reuters reported Wednesday (April 16), citing an internal m

Companies across industries have begun issuing new fees in response to U.S. tariffs. And with those fees, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (April 13), comes a message: Please don’t blame us. In some cases, the report said, these businesses are adding flat fees, while others are chargi

Digital finance platform Plaid says it has raised $575 million in new funding. The financing, announced in a Thursday (April 3) blog post, follows a year in which the company marked what it calls a “meaningful expansion” of its product suite. “Plaid has evolved from a business solely focused on ba

(AP) — Charlie Javice, the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted on Friday of defrauding one of the largest U.S. banks, JPMorgan Chase, out of $175 million by exaggerating her customer base by 10 ti

Your thoughts on the below ...."looks good" 2 days later. I had already sent the contract lol. It was signed by the client. Thanks Mr. Attorney. Lawyers and accountants keep insisting that AI is just a toy and real work requires human judgment. Meanwhile, their billable hours mo

Story today from CNBC: Key Points • For years, American financial companies have fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the courts and the media. • Now, with the CFPB on life support after the Trump administration issued a stop-work order and shuttered its headquarters, the agency fin

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Released in recognition of National Small Business Week, celebrating the vital role of small businesses, the survey highlights the real challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face across the U.S. Key findings include: • Most small business owners trust traditional banks more than other financi

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Patented Technology Tackles Rampant Fraud in Loan Applications,   Helping to Reduce Losses and Increase Revenue   San Diego, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – MoneyThumb, a leader in automated document evaluation and fraud detection solutions, was awarded a U.S. patent for its Thumbprint® product, an AI-dr

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Market just opened* US stocks nosedived on Thursday, with the Dow tumbling more than 1,200 points as President Trump's surprisingly steep "Liberation Day" tariffs sent shockwaves through markets worldwide. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) led the sell-off, plummeting over 4%. The S&P 500 (GS

I am looking for a 1.4 million dollar term loan on 3.4 million dollars of Auto portfolio biz owner wants to close out his line of credit and pay it off on a term loan. His interest rate on the BLOC is 18% looking for better interest restricted industry i am hitting a wall any suggestions?

The U.S. consumer hasn’t felt so glum about the economy since November 2022, according to a survey by the University of Michigan. That’s when annual inflation was at 7.1% and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that the chances of a soft landing — where inflation is tamed without the ec

Triller Group Rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell—LFG is Honored to Be Part of the Celebration! Big moves in Times Square! Triller Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ILLR), the powerhouse of entertainment and tech innovation, took center stage at the Nasdaq MarketSite as their leadership team celebrated this mileston

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