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SEATTLE—Amazon announced it will let shoppers pay with their palms at all Whole Foods stores by the end of the year.

WASHINGTON—The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), which includes NCUA, has released updates to several sections of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Examination Manual.

WASHINGTON–With Congress out for its August recess CUNA said it and its state leagues have shifted their focus to the states and districts, with a special emphasis on the proposed Credit Card Competition Act and the value of interchange.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.–The man best known as the Kansas City Chiefs superfan who dressed like a wolf and called himself “ChiefsAholic” has made his first appearance in a Kansas City courtroom as he faces charges to robbing several credit unions and banks.

SAN FRANCISCO–Wells Fargo is again dealing with issues related to phony bank accounts—but this time with a twist.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) has issued a statement cautioning businesses that process debit card payments as credit card transactions to not surcharge their customers, noting federal law prohibits the practice.

MADISON, Wis.—In conjunction with the 75^th anniversary of International Credit Union Day this year, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) has announced a major fundraising drive, calling on credit union employees, members and advocates to help raise $750,000 in 75 days.

WASHINGTON—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Texas First Bank have filed a motion and complaint calling on a federal court to declare that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule is invalid and unenforceable and are seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.

PASADENA, Calif.–The former Parsons Federal Credit Union here has begun to operate as Skyla Credit Union after completing its data conversion following a cross-country merger.

WASHINGTON– CUNA and NAFCU have issued a joint statement in response to the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund’s Community Development Advisory Board’s Final and Approved CDFI Certification Recommendations, which were adopted on July 31.