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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

By Michelle Johnson | January 9, 2025
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The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck used for business purposes, it’s important to note the correct application of the …

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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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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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Is Your Business Ready for Leadership Transition?

By Pinion Editorial | December 10, 2024
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Whether your leadership transition is months or years away, there are crucial steps you can take now to prepare for a successful outcome. But successful transitions don’t just happen overnight. They take planning, preparation and foresight. In this blog, Pinion advisors share common succession pitfalls and strategies to help you …

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Check Fraud in the Digital Age: Steps to Safeguard Your Customers

By Pinion Editorial | October 22, 2024
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It may come as a surprise, but checks – which many consider to be outdated – have become the payment type most vulnerable to fraud and are affecting most financial institutions and their customers. According to the Association of Financial Professionals, 65% of organizations surveyed have fallen victim to check fraud. …

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The “CAT” is out of the Bag

By Pinion Editorial | October 22, 2024
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The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recently made an announcement that they will stop making updates to the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) and sunset the tool, effective August 31, 2025. The decision comes at a time when the cybersecurity landscape for financial institutions is rapidly evolving and receiving an …

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