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State Employees’ Credit Union Welcomes Visiting Delegation from Africa

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Monday, April 24, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recently hosted a delegation of credit union professionals from Africa to share insight into the cooperative’s structure and operations and its charitable arm, SECU Foundation.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) recently hosted a delegation of credit union professionals from Africa to share insight into the cooperative’s structure and operations and its charitable arm, SECU Foundation.
  • The visiting delegates were part of the North Carolina African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations (ACCOSCA) international Learn and Share Tour sponsored by Carolinas Credit Union League (CCUL) and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation .
  • SECU was one of four credit unions to host the delegation and provide information on topics of innovation, technology, member experience, and more.
  • “The ACCOSCA Learn and Share programs are meant to bring the global credit union movement closer.

Riskified Expands in Japan, Wins New Customers DMM.com, giftee Inc. and More

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Riskified (NYSE: RSKD) a leader in eCommerce fraud and risk intelligence, has established an entity in Tokyo naming industry veteran Anthony Guercio as Country Manager.

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  • Riskified (NYSE: RSKD) a leader in eCommerce fraud and risk intelligence, has established an entity in Tokyo naming industry veteran Anthony Guercio as Country Manager.
  • The Japanese domestic eCommerce market is the fourth largest business-to-consumer market in the world at USD $177.5 billion (JP Morgan).
  • Growth in the sector has attracted fraud, with a 43% rise year-over-year in damages attributed to stolen credit cards (Japan Consumer Credit Association).
  • The Riskified Japan team will welcome customers, partners, media and anyone interested in reducing the impact of fraud on the eCommerce industry at their booth F10.

Acting Australian Information Commissioner and acting Privacy Commissioner approves variations to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Acting Australian Information Commissioner and acting Privacy Commissioner approves variations to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014

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  • Acting Australian Information Commissioner and acting Privacy Commissioner approves variations to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014
    On 29 May 2018, the acting Australian Information Commissioner and acting Privacy Commissioner approved a variation of the registered Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 Version 1.2 (CR Code Version 1.2).
  • A new version of the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code will be included on the OAICs Codes Register shortly, along with the acting Commissioners decision and reasons for decision.
  • The varied CR Code, approval letter and application materials can be found on the Credit Reporting page.
  • If the Commissioner approves a variation of the registered CR Code, the Commissioner must:
    - remove the original code from the Codes Register; and
    - register the CR Code, as varied, by including it on the Codes Register.

Credit reporting changes to benefit consumers

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Credit reporting changes to benefit consumers

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  • Credit reporting changes to benefit consumers
    The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has approved amendments to the Credit Reporting Code 2014 that will benefit consumers.
  • Consumers can ask credit reporting bodies to notify each other about the consumers request to place a ban period on credit applications.
  • Until now, consumers had to contact each credit reporting body separately to request this protection.
  • Credit reporting bodies will also be prevented from marketing to consumers by default.

ARCA submits amended application to vary Credit Reporting Code

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Monday, October 31, 2022

ARCA submits amended application to vary Credit Reporting Code

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  • ARCA submits amended application to vary Credit Reporting Code
    On 18 February 2022, the Australian Information Commissioner received an amended application from the CR Code developer, the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA), to vary the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 (the CR Code).
  • This is further to ARCAs original application made on 6 September 2021 to vary the registered CR Code in accordance with s 26T of the Privacy Act 1988.
  • The amended variation application follows engagement with staff of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and further stakeholder engagement.
  • The changes to the original variation application submitted by ARCA are intended to clarify or simplify the wording of relevant provisions.

Media release – Australian Information Commissioner approves variation to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Media release Australian Information Commissioner approves variation to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014

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  • Media release Australian Information Commissioner approves variation to the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014
    On 10 March 2022 The Australian Information Commissioner approved an application to vary the Privacy (Credit Reporting) Code 2014 (CR Code).
  • The variation to the CR Code submitted by the Code developer, the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA), addresses amendments made to the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) relating to financial hardship reporting and access to credit information under the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Mandatory Credit Reporting and Other Measures) Act 2021 (the amending Act).
  • The variations to the CR Code provide further particularity to ensure consistency across industry in the collection, use and disclosure of financial hardship information.
  • The CR Code is a mandatory Code that binds credit providers and credit reporting bodies.

My Susu Inc. to Launch Mobile App in March of 2021

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

My Susu leverages financial technology and globally proven community-saving methods to help customers meet their financial goals and begin their path towards sustainable financial security.

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  • My Susu leverages financial technology and globally proven community-saving methods to help customers meet their financial goals and begin their path towards sustainable financial security.
  • In itsefforts to educate, empower, and transparently serve its customers, My Susu has adopted unique methods of relationship management that create an approachable and user-friendly experience for all.
  • Participation in Susu groups provides users with a network and support structure completely absent from traditional savings plans more common in the United States.
  • Consumers interested in becomingusers ofthe app can be put on a waitlist by emailing [email protected] .

Brenda A. Smith Investigation - Goldman Scarlato & Penny Securities Lawyers Investigating on Behalf of Investors Following Ponzi Scheme Charges

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Investors in Brenda Smith's investment program may contact Goldman Scarlato & Penny attorneys Alan Rosca or Paul Scarlato at 888-998-0530 or [email protected] to provide information or discuss about their legal situation and options.

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  • Investors in Brenda Smith's investment program may contact Goldman Scarlato & Penny attorneys Alan Rosca or Paul Scarlato at 888-998-0530 or [email protected] to provide information or discuss about their legal situation and options.
  • On August 27, 2019, Brenda Smith was arrested at her Rittenhouse Square condo and charged with perpetrating a $63 million fraudulent investment scheme.
  • The Goldman Scarlato & Penny lawyers represent investors who lose money as aresult of investment fraud or misconduct.
  • For more information about the Goldman Scarlato & Penny attorneys and disclosures about their areas of practice and admissions visit https://investorlawyers.org/ .

Recipe for a ROSCA violation

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

From the FTCs perspective, a certain pattern of online business has become a recipe for consumer injury.

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  • From the FTCs perspective, a certain pattern of online business has become a recipe for consumer injury.
  • Filed in federal court in Puerto Rico, the complaint alleges multiple ROSCA violations.
  • By now, online marketers should be aware of the requirements of ROSCA .
  • Another thing marketers should know about ROSCA: the FTCs continued commitment to challenge violations.