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Coastal1 teams up with Patriots star Joe Andruzzi for North Attleboro...

PAWTUCKET – There’s nothing like a little star power to draw attention to a new branch office. Which is why Coastal1 Credit Union partnered with...
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Brian Azar, CEO and president of Pawtucket-based Coastal1 Credit Union, says a move to “open banking” as proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could be good for institutions such as his.
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MICHAEL SALERNO

New proposal could put customers in charge of their financial data

If information is power, then banks and credit unions are in control. That’s because every morsel of customer financial data, from spending patterns to credit...

PCU hits ‘go’ on name change to Coastal1

PAWTUCKET – Goodbye Pawtucket Credit Union, hello Coastal1 Credit Union. The local credit union has officially changed its name as of May 18, according to...

Pawtucket Credit Union rebrands as Coastal1

PAWTUCKET – A familiar figure in the Rhode Island finance industry is rebranding with a new name to reflect its growing regional presence. Pawtucket Credit...

Pawtucket Credit Union opens first Providence branch

PROVIDENCE – Pawtucket Credit Union recently opened a new branch in Providence’s Wayland Square, marking its first foray into the capital city. The location at...

Pawtucket Credit Union challenges employees to step up their fitness

PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS 15-499 EMPLOYEES: 4. Pawtucket Credit Union CEO (or equivalent): Brian Azar, CEO and president Number of employees: 263 Pawtucket Credit Union took its...
CASH FLOW: Russell Morrill of Westerly uses an ATM at The Washington Trust Co. branch in Westerly recently. Banks and credit unions are expecting to see a decline in the size of deposits as the COVID-19 crisis passes. / PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

As new deposits slow, bank strategies evolve

The billions of dollars doled out in forgivable small-business loans and personal stimulus checks made their way to recipients through their bank accounts. The result:...

Five Questions With: Brian Azar

Brian Azar was recently named CEO and president of Pawtucket Credit Union following former President George Charette’s retirement. Azar previously served as executive vice...
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