Do You Need Cyber Liability Insurance?
08/06/20
It may not be something you've ever thought about, or even heard of. Cyber liability insurance is a growing need for businesses -- and not just big businesses and national corporations, according to Ryan Murray, a vice president at Crest Insurance Group and the speaker for Republic Bank of Arizona's July ShopTalk event.
Read MoreRated 5 Stars by Bauer Financial
08/03/20
Republic Bank of Arizona received a 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial, the nation's premier bank rating firm. This rating recognizes Republic Bank of Arizona as one of the strongest banks in the nation.
Read MorePPP Loan Forgiveness – The Next Chapter
06/22/20
The rules for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continue to be revised. Initially, the SBA posted an Interim Final Rule relating to the implementation of CARES Act on April 2, 2020. There has been nothing "final" about it! Subsequently, the SBA and Treasury issued additional Interim Final Rules, and then a series of revisions. While the intent of these revisions has been to make the program more accessible, and the relief granted through the loan proceeds more meaningful, the changes have created a great deal of confusion.
Read MoreIdentifying and Preventing Fraud in Your Small Business
05/01/20
It starts with motivation, moves to rationalization, and culminates with opportunity. That's the cycle most employees who commit workplace fraud go through, stated Ross Dietrich, managing partner at Price Kong & Co., CPAs, during his informative presentation on Fraud Prevention at Republic Bank of Arizona's virtual ShopTalk event in April.
Read MorePPP Has Let Us Show Our True Colors
04/30/20
It has been related many times that in a crisis we show our true colors, some stumble, some step up. I have been humbled and honored to work with a group of people who have stepped up in inspiring ways. Our bankers.
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