RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Altura CU said it has promoted chief operating officer Gerry Agnes to be president, while current president and CEO Mark Hawkins will remain as CEO of all of the companies owned by the $750 million credit union, like a holding company. Hawkins will continue to oversee the credit union–headed by Agnes-- and its wholly owned CUSOs, Auto Expert, Patrion Insurance, Patrion Mortgage and Amerit Escrow. The changes creates an organizational structure not common in credit unions, pointed out Hawkins. Hawkins said the change is part of the credit union’s long-term strategic planning process, which identified the desire for a consistent organizational structure to assist with operating multiple CUSOs.
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The central bank extended the deadline for comments on Regulation O by one month, to Nov. 4.
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The Brazil-based digital bank, which recently launched a U.S. business, submitted an SEC filing to stop the spread of misinformation.
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The bank-owned payments company has been developing an interoperable payments network that will allow banks to clear and settle tokenized deposit transactions. It's targeting an early 2027 launch for the network, and is working toward an atomic future thanks to bank demand.
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More states are providing funding to community development financial institutions, which are contending with hostility from the Trump administration and challenges from high interest rates.
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Chicago-based Northern Trust has started its search for a new CFO as David Fox plans to retire in March; the American Fintech Council has been appointed as an observer on the Conference of State Bank Supervisors' newly formed nonbank industry advisory; Wells Fargo has hired JPMorganChase investment banker David Harkin to advise on technology deals, and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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A proposal is meant to ensure advisors can trade client assets on a discretionary basis without triggering onerous custody requirements, while also giving them a self-custody option for crypto.
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