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Stay Ahead in 2025: Compliance Updates Every Financial Institution Should Know About

By Pinion Editorial | December 19, 2024
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As financial institutions look ahead to 2025, there are several important compliance updates to be aware of which affect areas like Section 1071 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), artificial intelligence, FDIC signage, and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).   These updates will impact how institutions collect data, use …

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Loans and Other Financial Assets Acquired with Credit Deterioration: CECL FAQ

By Pinion Editorial | December 18, 2024
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With the implementation of ASC 326, commonly known as CECL, there has been a significant focus on loan portfolios within financial institutions. However, attention also needs to be directed towards the acquisition of bulk loans from other institutions or through mergers and acquisitions, which are equally impacted by the new …

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Navigating FMMO Changes: What Dairy Producers Need to Know

By Pinion Editorial | December 15, 2024
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The dust is still settling from the Presidential election, but if you are a dairy farmer, you have another weighty vote to cast. The proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO), announced on November 12, 2024, are now up for consideration. All active dairy producers who had milk …

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New Retroactive Wildfire Tax Relief: Action May Be Needed

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2024
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On December 12, 2024, President Biden signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023. The law exempts from income tax qualified wildfire relief payments made to individuals. Prior to the Disaster Tax Relief Act, some payments to disaster victims – such as settlement payments from utility companies – were …

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Best Practices for Business Owners in 2025 and Beyond

By Pinion Editorial | December 11, 2024
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As a business owner, you likely spend most of your days – and many of your nights – thinking about the daily operations of your business. Retaining customers, analyzing the competition, marketing services and products, tackling human resource issues…the list is endless. “It’s easy to get caught in the weeds …

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Tax Strategy Checklist for Manufacturers in 2025

By Pinion Editorial | December 11, 2024
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As January quickly approaches, there are some important items to check off before next year is here. Following the national election and ongoing shifts in an uncertain economy, we’re here to help you stay ahead and avoid any unexpected changes. “The days of setting 5- and 10-year goals for your …

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