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BISMARCK, N.D./SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–The Credit Union Association of the Dakotas has announced a new name and branding. During its annual Summit meeting here, the organization said its new name is the Dakota Credit Union Association.

ALBANY, N.Y.—New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state has renewed for the seventh time an order to halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the state of New York that has been specifically referred to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for collection for an additional 30-day period.

PANAMA CITY, Fla.–Bay Credit Union has named a new president and CEO. The credit union has selected Mike Akers to lead the organization. Akers has more than 17 years’ experience in  credit unions.

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard reported it is expanding its Digital First Card program in North America by partnering with several payment processors to provide consumers with end-to-end payments options at scale.

BROOKFIELD, Wis.–As a growing number of consumers have embraced digital payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial institutions have added or enhanced person-to-person (P2P) payment capabilities, with more than 200 banks and credit unions going live on the Zelle Network via Fiserv to date in 2020, the company said.

NEW YORK—Chase just released its highest-ever “welcome bonus” on one of its card offerings. Eligible new Chase Sapphire Preferred Card applicants can now earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.