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Royal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Office in Hudson, Wisconsin
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 14 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Royal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Office in Hudson, Wisconsin
HUDSON, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) broke ground on a new location at 1670 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI 54016, continuing its investment in St. Croix County and expanding access to financial guidance, digital convenience, and personalized service for its growing Membership in the region.
Royal has served the Hudson community since 2014 and continues to support the area's development
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 14 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Royal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Office in Hudson, Wisconsin
HUDSON, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) broke ground on a new location at 1670 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI 54016, continuing its investment in St. Croix County and expanding access to financial guidance, digital convenience, and personalized service for its growing Membership in the region.
Royal has served the Hudson community since 2014 and continues to support the area's developmentand the financial well-being of its residents.
"This groundbreaking reflects our continued commitment to the Hudson community, our Members, and our core purpose of creating a positive impact in the lives we touch," said Royal President and CEO Brandon Riechers. "As this community continues to grow, we want Members to have simple, accessible ways to manage their financial lives, whether they choose digital tools, personal guidance, or both."
The new Hudson office will feature:
* An accessible, convenient location to support Members' everyday banking needs
* Private, comfortable spaces for meaningful financial conversations
* A seamless blend of digital tools and in-person support
* Easy-to-schedule appointment options and access to specialized expertise
* Continued partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations
The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from St. Croix County Board Chair Bob Feidler, and Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce President Mary Claire Olson Potter, as well as Royal leadership.
Royal is working with BC Architecture and Market & Johnson on the construction of the facility. Members may continue using Royal's current Hudson office on Hanley Road, which will remain open and operate as usual until the new Crest View Drive office opens later this year.
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About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 330,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood.?Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright.
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Original text: https://web.mncun.org/atlas/articles/12970
[Category: Financial Services]
RFP Opportunity: Housing Justice Champions 2.0 - Advancing State & Local Housing Advocacy
ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release:
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New RFP Opportunity: Housing Justice Champions 2.0 - Advancing State & Local Housing Advocacy
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is releasing a new Request for Proposals to support Housing Justice Champions 2.0 (HJC 2.0), an implementation-focused initiative designed to advance active state and local housing policy campaigns led by Black-led CDFIs.
Following the success of Housing Justice Champions 1.0, which equipped members with foundational advocacy knowledge and campaign
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ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release:
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New RFP Opportunity: Housing Justice Champions 2.0 - Advancing State & Local Housing Advocacy
The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is releasing a new Request for Proposals to support Housing Justice Champions 2.0 (HJC 2.0), an implementation-focused initiative designed to advance active state and local housing policy campaigns led by Black-led CDFIs.
Following the success of Housing Justice Champions 1.0, which equipped members with foundational advocacy knowledge and campaignplans, HJC 2.0 moves from planning to execution.
This next phase will provide intensive, high-touch support to a small cohort of Alliance members prepared to achieve measurable policy progress on housing justice policy campaigns within defined political windows.
Letter of Intent Due: May 18, 2026
Proposal Due: June 1, 2026
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REPORT: https://aaacdfi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HJC-2.0-Request-for-Proposals-RFP_Final.pdf
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Original text: https://aaacdfi.org/blog/new-rfp-opportunity-housing-justice-champions-2-0-advancing-state-local-housing-advocacy/
[Category: Financial Services]
Frost & Sullivan Explores the Rise of the "Healthspan Economy" and Emerging Growth Opportunities in Nutraceuticals
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Explores the Rise of the "Healthspan Economy" and Emerging Growth Opportunities in Nutraceuticals
New whitepaper highlights how healthy aging, women's health, and metabolic wellness are reshaping the future of preventive nutrition through science-backed, personalised, and digitally enabled nutraceutical solutions
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LONDON, UK -- As global healthcare priorities shift from reactive
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Frost & Sullivan Explores the Rise of the "Healthspan Economy" and Emerging Growth Opportunities in Nutraceuticals
New whitepaper highlights how healthy aging, women's health, and metabolic wellness are reshaping the future of preventive nutrition through science-backed, personalised, and digitally enabled nutraceutical solutions
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LONDON, UK -- As global healthcare priorities shift from reactivetreatment toward proactive wellness and prevention, new growth opportunities are emerging across the nutraceuticals industry.
In its latest whitepaper, The Healthspan Economy in Nutraceuticals: Growth Opportunities in Healthy Aging, Women's Health Ingredients, and Weight Management, Frost & Sullivan explores how demographic shifts, metabolic health challenges, and rising demand for personalized nutrition are reshaping the future of the industry.
The whitepaper highlights how consumers, healthcare ecosystems, and ingredient innovators are increasingly converging around the concept of "healthspan" - extending the number of years lived in good health rather than simply increasing lifespan. By 2030, one in six people globally will be aged 60 or older, while more than 50% of the global population is projected to be overweight or obese by 2035, intensifying demand for preventive, nutrition-led solutions.
"The traditional model of aging focused on disease management rather than prevention is rapidly being redefined," said Veronique Scordia, Chemicals, Materials, & Nutrition Consultant at Frost & Sullivan.
"The next phase of growth will be led by integrated, science-backed solutions that extend healthspan, not just lifespan. Companies that combine nutrition, biotechnology, and personalised health insights to address mobility, cognition, and metabolic resilience will shape the future of healthy aging and longevity."
The research identifies three high-growth segments transforming the nutraceutical landscape: healthy aging, weight management, and women's health.
Weight management is evolving beyond traditional calorie reduction strategies toward broader metabolic health optimisation. The report notes that GLP-1-driven innovation is reshaping both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, creating new opportunities for solutions focused on appetite control, satiety, energy regulation, and sustainable long-term wellness.
"As GLP-1 pathways gain traction, weight management is entering a new era of biology-driven solutions," noted Akheela Dhiman, Industry Analyst, Chemicals, Materials, & Nutrition at Frost & Sullivan.
"The emphasis is shifting from short-term results to lasting, holistic well-being, creating new intersections between healthcare and the food and ingredients industry."
The whitepaper also highlights women's health as one of the industry's most strategically significant growth opportunities, driven by increasing awareness of historically underserved and under-researched health needs spanning fertility, hormonal health, menopause, and metabolic wellness.
"The women's health market is undergoing a structural reset," according to Nimisha Dhomne, Industry Analyst, Chemicals, Materials, & Nutrition at Frost & Sullivan.
"Life-stage nutrition, biomarker-led insights, and validated ingredients are reshaping innovation priorities, with the emphasis increasingly on precision, credibility, and solutions designed for real physiological complexity."
Frost & Sullivan identifies several strategic imperatives shaping the future of nutraceuticals, including advances in microbiome science, bioactive ingredients, personalized delivery systems, digital health integration, and direct-to-consumer business models. The report also highlights emerging growth opportunities in perimenopause nutrition, multi-functional healthy aging solutions, and expanding access to nutraceuticals across rapidly growing APAC and Latin American markets.
Leading innovators profiled in the report include dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, Glanbia Nutritionals and Nestle Health Science, each recognised for advancing ingredient innovation, microbiome science, metabolic health, and life-stage nutrition solutions.
To claim your complimentary copy of "The Healthspan Economy in Nutraceuticals: Growth Opportunities in Healthy Aging, Women's Health Ingredients, and Weight Management", click here (https://go.frost.com/tgp/cmn/nutraceuticals?campaign_source=global&utm_medium=PR&utm_source=prnewswire&utm_campaign=CMN03_TG08_Nutraceuticals_May26&utm_term=PR_CMN_TGP_Nutraceuticals).
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About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company's Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO's Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/frost-sullivan-explores-the-rise-of-the-healthspan-economy-and-emerging-growth-opportunities-in-nutraceuticals/
[Category: BizConsulting]
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April even as gas prices rose and inflation remained stubborn, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
"Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent concerns about
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WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April even as gas prices rose and inflation remained stubborn, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
"Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent concerns aboutsustained inflation," NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "Spending on household priorities remains solid, supported by a steady labor market, wage growth and a significant influx of cash from tax refunds. While consumers are mindful on costs, retailers are working hard to keep everyday goods affordable for American families."
Total retail sales, excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations, were up 0.34% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.73% unadjusted year over year in April, according to the Retail Monitor. That compared with increases of 0.4% month over month and 6.59% year over year in March.
The Retail Monitor calculation of core retail sales (excluding restaurants in addition to auto dealers and gas stations) was also up 0.34% month over month in April and was up 5.53% year over year. That compared with increases of 0.41% month over month and 7.05% year over year in March.
Total sales were up 6.07% year over year during the first four months of the year, and core sales were up 5.99%.
Unlike survey-based numbers collected by the Census Bureau, the Retail Monitor uses actual, anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions and does not need to be revised monthly or annually.
April sales were up in all but one of nine categories on a yearly basis, led by clothing stores, sporting goods stores and health and personal care stores, and, and were also up in all but one category on a monthly basis. Specifics from key sectors include:
* Clothing and accessories stores were up 0.59% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 9.75% year over year unadjusted.
* Sporting goods, hobby, music and book stores were up 0.12% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.55% year over year unadjusted.
* Health and personal care stores were up 0.45% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.42% year over year unadjusted.
* Digital products (such as electronic books and games) were up 1.11% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 8.09% year over year unadjusted.
* General merchandise stores were up 0.15% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 6.19% year over year unadjusted.
* Electronics and appliance stores were up 0.16% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 4.03% year over year unadjusted.
* Grocery and beverage stores were up 0.36% month over month seasonally adjusted and up 3.21% year over year unadjusted.
* Furniture and home furnishings stores were down 0.06% month over month seasonally adjusted but up 2.58% year over year unadjusted.
* Building and garden supply stores were up 0.09% month over month seasonally adjusted but down 2.74% year over year unadjusted.
To learn more, visit nrf.com/nrf/cnbc-retail-monitor.
As the leading authority and voice for the retail industry, NRF provides data on retail sales each month and also forecasts annual retail sales and spending for key periods such as the holiday season each year.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/cnbc-nrf-retail-monitor-shows-sales-grew-in-april-despite-high-gas-prices-and-sustained-inflation
[Category: Business]
Alliance Responds to CMS's Announcement of Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospice and Home Health Providers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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Alliance Responds to CMS's Announcement of Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospice and Home Health Providers
On May 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a six-month national moratorium on hospice and home health enrollment in response to program integrity concerns within the Medicare programs. While the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) strongly supports efforts to root out bad actors who exploit these essential programs,
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on May 13, 2026:
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Alliance Responds to CMS's Announcement of Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospice and Home Health Providers
On May 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a six-month national moratorium on hospice and home health enrollment in response to program integrity concerns within the Medicare programs. While the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) strongly supports efforts to root out bad actors who exploit these essential programs,undermine confidence in care at home, and threaten the patients and families who depend on it, the Alliance has long advocated for targeted strategies that distinguish between high-fraud markets and communities where fraud is not an identified problem and patients already face shortages of providers.
The Alliance welcomes the Administration's focus on combatting fraud, waste, and abuse and appreciates that CMS has indicated providers will still be able to conduct face-to-face recertification visits via telehealth during the enrollment moratorium, which will help avoid unnecessary care disruptions for patients and families. However, an enrollment moratorium does not distinguish between bad actors and compliant providers and will ultimately reduce competition and slow innovation. More importantly, an enrollment moratorium raises serious access-to-care concerns in areas where patient demand is growing or existing capacity is already strained, leading to longer wait times, reduced service availability, and fewer choices for patients - particularly in rural or underserved communities.
Public reports show that fraud is concentrated in specific geographies and among specific actors, signaling that targeted reforms and oversight strategies are needed to identify and remove fraudulent entities from the Medicare program. The Alliance and other national organizations have repeatedly provided CMS with recommendations that focus on preventing bad actors from entering the Medicare and Medicaid programs and better leveraging existing tools to fight fraud without creating unnecessary burden for good-faith providers who are already meeting program requirements.
"The majority of home health and hospice providers deliver compliant, patient-centered, and clinically appropriate care to individuals with complex needs, often in their most vulnerable moments," said Jennifer Sheets, CEO of the Alliance. "CMS must use data-driven, risk-based program integrity measures and focus resources on boots-on-the-ground surveys and enforcement of existing oversight mechanisms that root out the blatantly bad actors without potentially limiting patient access to care or punishing high quality providers operating in good faith."
This moratorium, effective May 13, applies only to new providers and certain changes of ownership, and may be extended if CMS deems it necessary.
The Alliance has been and will remain a proactive, constructive partner to Congress and federal regulators on program integrity efforts. The Alliance will continue to engage with the Administration on a path forward that holds bad actors accountable while protecting patient access to the safe, high-quality care at home they need and deserve.
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About the National Alliance for Care at Home
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is the leading authority in transforming care in the home. As an inclusive thought leader, advocate, educator, and convener, we serve as the unifying voice for providers and recipients of home care, home health, hospice, palliative care, and Medicaid home and community-based services throughout all stages of life. Learn more at www.AllianceForCareAtHome.org.
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Original text here: https://allianceforcareathome.org/the-alliance-responds-to-cmss-announcement-of-nationwide-enrollment-moratoria-on-hospice-and-home-health-providers/
[Category: Health Care]
ASA Statement on House Passage of Year-Round E15 Legislation
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 14 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Statement on House Passage of Year-Round E15 Legislation
ASA continues to fully support year-round access to E15 and policies that strengthen domestic biofuels demand and create new market opportunities for farmers. However, the bill passed today contains more than just E15 provisions.
Based on the findings of the recent Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and Congressional Budget Office analyses, which also consider the permanent small
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 14 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Statement on House Passage of Year-Round E15 Legislation
ASA continues to fully support year-round access to E15 and policies that strengthen domestic biofuels demand and create new market opportunities for farmers. However, the bill passed today contains more than just E15 provisions.
Based on the findings of the recent Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri and Congressional Budget Office analyses, which also consider the permanent smallrefinery exemptions included in the bill, the House-passed legislation would result in reduced net farm income and negative economic impacts for soybean growers and the broader agricultural economy.
Moving forward, ASA will continue working with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance solutions that enable year-round E15 without rewarding petroleum refiners who do not comply with the Renewable Fuel Standard at the expense of a critical domestic market for U.S. soy. Year-round E15 legislation must be pursued with a collective goal of strengthening farm income and supporting markets for both soybean and corn farmers.
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-statement-on-house-passage-of-year-round-e15-legislation/
[Category: Agriculture]
2026 Community Banking Research Conference Emerging Scholars Announced
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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2026 Community Banking Research Conference Emerging Scholars Announced
The Community Banking Research Conference planning committee has selected three graduate students to serve as the 2026 Community Banking Research Conference Emerging Scholars.
This year's scholars are:
* Aidan Hathaway, University of Alabama
* Jeffrey Jou, Pennsylvania State University
* Asli Uyanik, Rice University
The annual Community Banking Research Conference, co-sponsored by the Conference of State Bank
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WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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2026 Community Banking Research Conference Emerging Scholars Announced
The Community Banking Research Conference planning committee has selected three graduate students to serve as the 2026 Community Banking Research Conference Emerging Scholars.
This year's scholars are:
* Aidan Hathaway, University of Alabama
* Jeffrey Jou, Pennsylvania State University
* Asli Uyanik, Rice University
The annual Community Banking Research Conference, co-sponsored by the Conference of State BankSupervisors (CSBS), the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC, will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis on Oct. 6 -Oct. 7. Each year, the planning committee identifies three Ph.D. students who are pursuing a dissertation on a banking-related topic for the Emerging Scholars Program. The program was first introduced in 2015.
CSBS sponsors the scholars' attendance at the conference as honorees. While there, the scholars may share their research and interact with researchers, community bankers, and state and federal bank supervisors.
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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is the national organization of financial regulators from all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. State regulators supervise 79% of all U.S. banks and a variety of non-depository financial services. CSBS, on behalf of state regulators, also operates the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System to license and register non-depository financial service providers in the mortgage, money services businesses, consumer finance, and debt industries.
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Original text: https://www.csbs.org/newsroom/2026-community-banking-research-conference-emerging-scholars-announced
[Category: Financial Services]
