The North Carolina House of Representatives has passed House Bill 410, which aims to ease restrictions for credit unions in the state. The bill would allow credit unions to expand their membership and services, as well as increase their lending capacity. Supporters of the bill argue that it would help credit unions better serve their…
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML)-related crimes are evolving, and members expect you to protect them from these threats while providing the services they need. You need a thorough understanding of illicit financial activities to keep your members safe and your credit union compliant. The 2022 CUNA BSA/AML Certification Conference with NASCUS brought…
A basketball prodigy from Lynn, Massachusetts, is already receiving college scholarship offers despite being in middle school. Bella Owumi started playing basketball at a young age and has since played on the varsity team while still in middle school. Her skills have earned her five college scholarship offers, including one from the University of Rhode…
Bellwether Community Credit Union has recently hired Kelly Barry as their new Vice President of Human Resources. Barry will be responsible for maintaining the high level of culture at the credit union, employee engagement, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and streamlining HR processes. Prior to her position at Bellwether, Barry spent…
Akil Saeed Daniels was sentenced to 110 months in prison for robbing credit unions in Poway and Chula Vista in 2022. He was released from a long stint in prison for robbing the same Chula Vista credit union more than a decade earlier. The twice-robbed credit union – California Coast on H Street in Chula…
App State and Louisiana have advanced to the semifinals of the Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Baseball Championship. The two teams will face off on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting game. The Sun Belt Conference has been hosting the baseball championship, which started on May 23. The tournament features some of the…
Paul Pierce, a Hall of Fame Boston Celtics wing, witnessed the Celtics’ improbable Game 5 win over Miami as Boston inched closer to breaking one of the more durable records in NBA history — overcoming a 0-3 series deficit in the postseason. Pierce said, ‘This is not a basketball game. This is religion.’ The Celtics…
Chicago’s parks have always been a hub for outdoor activities, especially sports. However, in recent years, basketball nets and rims have been removed from some parks, leaving children without a chance to play. Jahmal Cole, the founder of My Block My Hood My City, believes that this is unfair and has launched the Save Street…
The Utah Tech men’s basketball team is hosting its annual youth basketball camp on June 5th and 6th. The camp is open to all entrants from kindergarten through 12th grade and will be held at the Utah Tech Human Performance Center. The first session, for grades K-6, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30…
Allegacy Federal Credit Union has announced the opening of a new branch in Union County. The branch will provide a range of financial services to the residents of the area. The credit union has been expanding its reach in recent years, and the new branch is part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Union County…