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OCC’s Otting: Why do state regulators want to limit consumer choice?

American Banker
OCC Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting explains the benefits of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's decision to begin accepting applications for special purpose national bank charters from fintech companies.

Record-high small business optimism is driving strong economic growth

Forbes
Small business owners have broken a 35-year Index of Small Business Optimism record this month. According to the latest numbers, their optimism has risen 0.9 points, for an historic total of 108.8.

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Son's photo in pawn shop

Castanet
Pawn shops offer all sorts of intriguing items, but one woman recently discovered something she never expected to see: a photo of her son as a baby.

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Pawn shop owner: About 50 guns stolen from store

WECT
A pawn shop owner in Whiteville, NC has notified police that about 50 guns have been stolen from his store. The break-in occurred during the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

Top technology trends set to change the future of small businesses

Business Today
Small business startups face unique hurdles as they work to become competitive both nationally and internationally. For the best chance of success, these businesses need to embrace the benefits of today's techological advancements, which include key management and production tools.

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President Donald Trump meets 'Pawn Stars' personality Rick Harrison visiting Las Vegas

Pop Culture
President Trump recently met with 'Pawn Stars' personality Rick Harrison, while visiting Las Vegas for a rally. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Trump personally called Harrison and invited him to attend the rally.

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Attorney General cracking down on Utah pawn shops selling stolen goods

Fox 13
The Attorney General’s office seized approximately $1 million in allegedly stolen goods from seven Utah and Salt Lake county pawn shops this past June. Now, they are contacting the area’s most prolific pawners to help them uncover a network of criminal activity.