LAS VEGAS (April 22, 2025) — Americans lost a staggering $12.5 billion to scammers last year — and the fraudsters aren’t slowing down. The numbers paint a troubling picture, with 2024’s losses jumping 25% from the previous year, according to Federal Trade Commission data. The FTC received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers last year, which was roughly the same as the year … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Warns Consumers About Rising Financial Scams
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Nevada Bankers Association Announces New Board Members Following Retirements
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Bankers Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, Steven Borgna and Tellis Bethel, following the retirement of longtime board members Mara McNeill from Toyota Financial Savings Bank and Rick Thomas from Nevada State Bank. Borgna has a distinguished 37-year career in banking and brings a wealth of … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association Announces New Board Members Following Retirements
Study sheds light on importance of credit card rewards for consumers
LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Bankers Association (NBA) and its member banks are promoting the overall value of credit card rewards, citing a recent report released by the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC). According to NBA President and CEO Phyllis Gurgevich, the report examines how American consumers, especially lower-income consumers, utilize the rewards they earn from using … [Read more...] about Study sheds light on importance of credit card rewards for consumers
Why Government Shouldn’t Pick Winners and Losers: City Council Considering Plan to Subsidize Private Arena Developer
Imagine watching an NBA game. With the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Boston Celtics 95 to 82 in the fourth quarter, the referees stop the game and award the Celtics 15 of the Lakers’ points and make the score 97 to 80 with the Celtics now leading. That would be outrageous and unjust, wouldn’t it? The Lakers earned their points, and it would be wrong for the … [Read more...] about Why Government Shouldn’t Pick Winners and Losers: City Council Considering Plan to Subsidize Private Arena Developer
Tee Time: Traditional Golfing Business Models Get a New Swing
For generations, golf and business have gone together like steak and red wine. Business executives forged bonds as they stalked a golf ball on a four-plus-hour hike across a beautifully manicured countryside. They exchanged small talk and found time to talk a little business, if not on the course then certainly over a drink or a meal in the clubhouse. But times are … [Read more...] about Tee Time: Traditional Golfing Business Models Get a New Swing