The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) has long been a focus of Fair Lending compliance examinations since it was enacted by Congress in 1975. A new push by federal regulators…
Corporate Credit Cards: Pros, Cons & Cautions [Infographic]
Credit cards can help companies streamline their purchasing and spending, but they don’t come without a few drawbacks. Consider these pros, cons and cautions to make sure you’re maximizing the…
5 Factors in Valuing the Family Business During a Divorce
Given the intertwined nature of personal and commercial factors at play in a family owned business, it’s natural for the enterprise to wind up in the center of an owner’s…
How to Avoid Gift Card Fraud This Holiday Season
Americans spent $46 billion on gift cards throughout 2016, according to market research firm Packaged Facts. While gift givers and receivers value the convenience and flexibility of gift cards, they…
Six Questions to Ask for a More Engaged, Effective Board
An effective board of directors is key to an accountable, successful organization. What does an effective, engaged board look like? Beyond the traditional financial, policy, compliance and mission-driven roles, a…
