ALAMOSA, Co. - (03/23/05) -- Robbery and theft charges against asuspect in last April's armed hold-up at Valley Educators CU weredropped Monday just as the trial in the case was scheduled tobegin. The District Attorney said testimony form potentialwitnesses conflicted and a new witness surfaced at the last minutewho may be able to provide an alibi for the chief suspect in thecase, Richard Duarte. As a result, the case was dismissed withoutprejudice, which means that charges could be re-filed at a laterdate.
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To address a budget deficit, the state of Washington has begun taxing credit unions that buy banks. Critics say there's just one problem: The tax will deter any such acquisitions from happening.
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Kohler Credit Union, Think Bank and Communication Federal Credit Union gave their onboarding and direct deposit tech an upgrade through fintech partnerships.
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Some distressed companies that tapped the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program say they've been crushed by the agency's hardline stance on modifications.
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Threat group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack, which reportedly targeted third-party platforms rather than Betterment's own systems.
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Artificial intelligence developments are stoking investor fears about software companies. Banks' limited exposure to the sector and general stability is proving attractive to investors.
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Prosperity Bancshares finalizes the second of three acquisitions it's announced since July; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation appoints a new chief information security officer for its American operations; Huntington Bancshares, Third Coast Bancshares and Heritage Financial completed acquisitions; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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