Banking

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  Oriental Bank to acquire Scotiabank operations in Puerto Rico, USVI

  For some $550 million in cash

  • Posted June 26, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association urges gov’t to address corruption allegations

  Says Washington lobbying efforts are being hindered

  • Posted June 26, 2019
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  Puerto Rico housing market on upswing despite obstacles

  Estudios Técnicos study reveals challenges and opportunities

  • Posted June 13, 2019
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  HUD reviewing Puerto Rico plan to develop grant agreements totaling $8.2 billion

  New FHA-eligible condo rules expected this summer

  • Posted June 13, 2019
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  Puerto Rico CofC commends gov’t for cannabis oversight

  Backs bill against patient discrimination, wants credit unions to work with dispensaries

  • Posted June 11, 2019
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  Federal Reserve Bank of NY launches Investment Connection program in Puerto Rico

  In partnership with Community Foundation of Puerto Rico and Inclusiv

  • Posted May 30, 2019
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  JMD Communications recognized at SME Digital Awards for FirstBank campaign

  Ad agency receives gold, silver at Sales & Marketing Executives of Puerto Rico ceremony

  • Posted May 22, 2019
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  Individual charged with running $98 million scheme from Puerto Rico

  Federal grand jury returns 34-count indictment

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Banco Popular signs tolling agreement over role in 2014 Puerto Rico GO bond issuance

  Popular Inc. chief says bank would defend itself vigorously against any suit

  • Posted May 9, 2019
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board seeks to recover over $1 billion from bondholders, banks and others

  'Holders of smaller amounts of bonds will not be affected'

  • Posted May 2, 2019