Bauer Financial Inc., a leading bank and credit union rating and research firm, has given People’s Credit Union a five-star rating, according to a press release. more

Mount Hope High School students who completed the Rhode Island Financial Scholars Program have been recognized by General Treasurer Gina Raimondo. more

Banks continuously seek improvements in using marketing analysis to attract and retain customers, and to expand the financial products used by existing customers. more

The Rhode Island chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women is sponsoring a free financial literacy conference to encourage financial independence and self-sufficiency for women and girls, according to a press release from the organization. more

Among the trends expected to impact institutional securities and investments in 2013 are investor fund flows rising and shifting to emerging markets. more

Bank of America has donated $175,000 to United Way of Rhode Island to help fund its Critical Needs program, according to a press release from the bank. more

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has raised its long-term rating on North Providence’s general obligation bonds to BBB+ from BBB-, according to a press release from the ratings agency. more

Proposed regulations to streamline the Small Business Administration loan application process are intended to lessen paperwork and provide greater access to capital for borrowers and lenders. more

MIDDLETOWN – People’s Credit Union has recognized three employees for their dedication to member service and to the community, according to a press release. Maryann Medeiros, Portsmouth assistant branch manager, was named 2012 Employee of the Year. Courtney Hunter, member relationship manager, and Kristina Wendell, marketing assistant, were both honored with the 2012 Volunteers of the Year Awards. “Maryann has continued to exceed our expectations and continually goes above and beyond in everything she does,” said People’s Credit Union President and CEO Ellen Ford. Medeiros joined People’s Credit Union in 1995 as a teller, rose to member service representative and then to assistant branch manager of the Portsmouth branch. “Courtney and Kristina both are committed to sharing their time and talents in serving our communities,” said Ford. Hunter serves on the boards of the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County and the Jamestown Arts Center. Wendell is a mentor with the Rhode Island Mentoring Program and a member of Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group. more

The Westerly Community Credit Union donated $2,265 to each of four high school sports boosters from proceeds of its 29th annual holiday basketball tournament held, according to a press release. more