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Cetera Welcomes Lighthouse Credit Union

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New England-based credit union with 88-year legacy to partner with Cetera Financial
Institutions to grow and deliver member-focused investment program

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cetera Financial Group, the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Lighthouse Credit Union has entered into a networking agreement with Cetera Financial Institutions in the delivery of its member-focused investment program, Lighthouse Wealth Advisors.

Lighthouse Credit Union, established in 1936 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, has grown significantly over the years. Today, it manages approximately $2 billion in assets as of Dec. 1, 2024, and serves more than 165,000 members. Recently, the credit union transitioned from a state to a federal charter, expanding its ability to serve members beyond its traditional footprint in New Hampshire and Maine. Through its foundation, Lighthouse Credit Union has donated over $500,000 to local nonprofits in the last year, creating a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

“We are proud to welcome a financial institution as dedicated to its members and their communities as Lighthouse Credit Union,” said LeAnn Rummel, president and CEO of Cetera Investment Services. “I appreciate the confidence Lighthouse Credit Union has placed in our capabilities. We look forward to helping the team expand and grow their investment program so they may continue to enhance the already outstanding care they offer their members.”

“We’re excited to partner with Cetera Investment Services,” said John Olerio, vice president of wealth management at Lighthouse Credit Union. “From our first meeting, it was clear that their values aligned with ours. Together, we’re dedicated to enhancing member services by leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized wealth management solutions.”

Cetera Financial Institutions is a community within Cetera Investment Services that supports the investment programs of over 450 banks and credit unions. Cetera Investment Services is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in 2024, and with nearly 70 renewals signed through October 2024, Cetera Financial Institutions’ current retention rate is 99 percent for all institutions.

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About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group, which is owned by Cetera Holdings (collectively, Cetera), is the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions optimize their control and value creation. Breaking away from a commoditized and homogenous IBD model, Cetera offers financial professionals and institutions the latest solutions, support, and services to grow, scale, or transition with a merger, sale, investment, or succession plan. Cetera proudly serves independent financial advisors, tax professionals, licensed administrators, large enterprises, as well as institutions, such as banks and credit unions, providing an established and repeatable blueprint for scalable growth.

Home to approximately 12,000 financial professionals and their teams, Cetera oversees more than $545 billion in assets under administration and $235 billion in assets under management, as of September 30, 2024. In a recent advisor satisfaction survey of nearly 35,000 reviews, Cetera’s Voice of Customer (VoC) program vigorously measures advisor experience and satisfaction 24/7. Currently, it’s ranked 4.8 out of 5 stars. 

Visit www.cetera.com, and follow Cetera on LinkedInYouTubeX, and Facebook.

“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser, and the following FINRA/SIPC members: Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA  92101.

About Lighthouse Credit Union

Lighthouse Federal Credit Union (formally Northeast Credit Union) is a member-owned and not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enrich and nourish the lives of others including members, employees and communities. The credit union’s services and banking tools help facilitate real structural change in communities and help members build healthy finances. Lighthouse Credit Union provides a cooperative banking experience that invites other to help with accessible and affordable housing, eliminating food insecurity, and supporting education initiatives. From its humble beginnings at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 1936, the credit union has grown to approximately $2 billion in assets, over 165,000 members and 17 branches throughout New Hampshire and Maine.

Investments are: *Not FDIC/NCUSIF insured * May lose value * Not financial institution guaranteed * Not a deposit * Not insured by any federal government agency.

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Huawei and The University of Hong Kong Build a Next-Generation Smart Campus, Accelerating Digital Transformation of Education

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HONG KONG, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Dec. 12, Huawei and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) jointly held a launch ceremony for “The University of Hong Kong & Huawei Global Smart Campus Network Showcase.” This marks a new milestone in their collaboration on developing smarter campus network connectivity and infrastructures. Both parties are committed to creating a global showcase for smart campus network innovation, which not only accelerates HKU’s digital and intelligent transformation, but also serves as an excellent reference and inspiration for more universities worldwide.

Several key leaders from both parties attended the ceremony, including Flora Ng, Chief Information Officer and University Librarian at HKU; Wilson Kwok, Associate Director (CIO & Librarian Office) at HKU; Jason He, President of Huawei’s Global Enterprise Data Communication Marketing & Solution Sales Dept; Jim Bi, President of ICT Marketing & Solution Sales Dept of Huawei Hong Kong; Yury Yin, Vice President of Huawei’s Data Communications Product Line; Jackie Yu, Director of the Branding & Marketing Execution Dept, Huawei Enterprise Business.

“As a world-class university, HKU is committed to providing the best teaching and research environment for global academic talent and promoting the integration of education and technology,” said Flora Ng in her welcome speech. “This year marks the 112th anniversary of the HKU Libraries, which has become a vital platform for global academic research over a century. With the growing diversity of teaching needs and accelerating digital transformation, building a smart campus is critical for providing high-quality educational services.”

She continued: “Together with Huawei, we have built a high-quality 10 Gbps campus network powered by Wi-Fi 7, and deployed it in multiple scenarios, such as libraries, main building (Loke Yew Hall), classrooms, and HKU Station. These deployments ensure stable, smooth network connections for teaching applications in smart classrooms, libraries, study rooms, and auditoriums, laying a solid foundation for HKU’s smart campus.”

Ng added: “Moving forward, both parties will continue to work closely on smart networks and dive deeper into scenarios such as network security, intelligent Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and smart campus Internet of Things (IoT). Doing so will build a more secure, efficient, and intelligent education environment for the future, thereby driving the digital transformation of the education industry.”

“Currently, education is rapidly integrating with digital technology. Huawei fully leverages its unmatched expertise and strengths in the ICT field to help HKU innovate in scientific research, teaching affairs, and management processes,” said Jason He, President of Global Enterprise Data Communication Marketing & Solution Sales Dept, Huawei, in his speech. “Specifically, Huawei’s high-quality 10 Gbps campus network solution powered by Wi-Fi 7 brings to HKU three types of experience upgrade: wireless experience upgrade, application experience upgrade, and O&M experience upgrade. This solution meets various campus scenario-specific needs while ensuring data security, ultimately delivering a fresh-new network experience.”

Technological innovations meet diverse network needs, taking campus network experience to new levels.

With the advent of the digital era, online exams, live classes, lectures, and ceremonies pose higher performance requirements on modern campus networks. Especially in smart classroom scenarios, a key priority is to ensure always-optimal teaching experience in the classroom.

Huawei’s high-quality 10 Gbps campus network solution can meet these needs. By leveraging cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 technology, this solution greatly increases network bandwidth needed for 4K/8K HD interactive teaching in smart classrooms. It also offers application assurance (which automatically identifies and prioritizes key teaching applications), application quality visibility, and other compelling capabilities to ensure superior experience with teaching applications.

Huawei’s latest Wi-Fi 7 APs deployed in the Loke Yew Hall (a historical landmark and also important activity center), libraries, and study rooms provide smooth network connectivity during centralized online exams and peak hours of celebration activities.

This cooperation is a key milestone and practice on the road to smarter education and smarter campus connectivity of the future. Said Jason He: “Looking forward, Huawei will continue our partnership with HKU to further create a high-quality educational environment, solidifying HKU’s leading position in global higher education. This cooperation can also set an excellent example for more Hong Kong universities to embark on their digital education journey.”

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Hanesbrands Inc. Data Breach Settlement: Eligible Individuals Encouraged to File Claims

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Apex Class Action LLC, the Settlement Administrator for the Hanesbrands Inc. Data Breach Class Action Settlement, announces that individuals affected by the 2022 data breach may now file claims to receive benefits under the settlement agreement. The data breach, which occurred in May 2022, compromised sensitive personal information. Eligible class members are entitled to compensation, including reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses, credit monitoring services, Hanes Site Credits, or alternative cash payments. Affected individuals can visit, https://hanesdatabreachsettlement.com to check their eligibility and file a claim. The deadline to submit claims is January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.HanesDataBreachSettlement.com or contact Apex Class Action LLC at 1 (800) 355-0700.

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A proposed Settlement has been reached with Hanesbrands Inc. (“HBI”) relating to a sophisticated ransomware attack on HBI discovered by the company in May 2022 (the “Data Incident”). The Data Incident impacted certain personal information (the “PII”), which varies by individual and may have included contact information, date of birth, financial account information, government-issued identification numbers such as drivers’ license numbers, passport information, and Social Security numbers, and other information related to benefits and employment including certain limited health information provided for employment-related purposes.

Who is Included? The Court decided that Class Members are all individuals whose PII was compromised in the ransomware attack against HBI, discovered by HBI on May 24, 2022.

What does the Settlement Provide? The Settlement allows Class Members to claim:

(A) reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses related to the Data Incident, AND

(B) to choose between one of three forms of additional relief:

(1) Two-years of credit and identity monitoring services (retail value $599), including up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance;

(2) Hanes site credit for a one-time use (within three years) to purchase products for sale on the www.hanes.com website up to the amount of $50 plus free shipping (valued at $6.99), for a total value of $56.99; OR

(3) an alternative cash payment of $35.

There is an aggregate cap of $100,000 on documented out-of-pocket expense reimbursements. There is no cap on the costs necessary to cover valid claims for Credit and Identity Monitoring, Hanes Store Credit, or Alternative Cash Payments. HBI has also agreed to undertake certain remedial measures and enhanced data security measures, and to pay attorneys’ fees of $475,000, costs not to exceed $45,000, and service awards to Plaintiffs in the amount of $1,600 each, if approved by the Court.

How To Get Benefits: You must complete and file a Claim Form online or by mail postmarked by January 3, 2025, including required documentation. You can file your claim online at www.HanesDataBreachSettlement.com.

You may also get a paper Claim Form at the website, or by calling the toll-free number, and submit by mail.

Your Other Options: If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you must exclude yourself by January 3, 2025. If you do not exclude yourself, you will release any claims you may have against HBI or Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) related to the HBI Data Incident, as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement, available at the settlement website. If you do not exclude yourself, you may object to the Settlement by January 3, 2025. Information about how to object can also be found on the Settlement website.

The Final Approval Hearing: The Court has scheduled a hearing in this case (Toussaint, et al. v. HanesBrands, Inc., Case No. 1:22-cv-00879-LCB-LPA, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina) for March 10, 2025, to consider: whether to approve the Settlement, Service Awards, attorneys’ fees and expenses, as well as any objections. You or your attorney may attend and ask to appear at the hearing, but you are not required to do so. The hearing may be held remotely, so please check the Settlement website for those details.

More Information: Complete information about your rights and options, as well as the Claim Form, the Long Form Notice, and Settlement Agreement are available at www.HanesDataBreachSettlement.com, or by calling toll free (800) 355-0700.

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Sean Hartranft, Apex Class Action LLC, 1 800-355.0700, info@apexclassaction.com, apexclassaction.com

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Agoda Deepens Flight Business in India and Korea

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has reached an additional milestone in expanding their flight business in India and Korea through the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) accreditation, enabled by the IATA GoGlobal Accreditation achieved by Priceline on behalf of Booking Holdings.

The IATA GoGlobal accreditation is a prestigious certification that underscores both Priceline and Agoda’s commitment to upholding the highest global standards in international travel management. This recognition not only bolsters Priceline and Agoda’s credibility in the travel sector but also simplifies collaboration with global airlines, enabling more seamless service delivery to travelers.

For digital travel platforms like Agoda, IATA accreditation offers a range of benefits, including enhanced trust with customers, access to exclusive travel products, and preferential pricing on airfare and insurance. It also opens doors to a central database of airline schedules, fares, and automated ticketing systems, leading to increased operational efficiency.

“Achieving the IATA certification for the Indian and Korean market as part of our Group’s GoGlobal accreditation is pivotal for us at Agoda,” stated Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President at Agoda. “This certification not only elevates our standing in the global flights arena but also aligns with our mission to help travelers see the world for less by enhancing our service offerings.”

The Group’s IATA GoGlobal accreditation enables Agoda to access a broad range of local content across several markets, including Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

With a vast network of accommodations, flight options, and activities worldwide, Agoda remains committed to delivering value to its users. Supported by its global connections, Agoda is positioned to continue fostering industry advancements while maintaining a user-centric approach.

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About Agoda: Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of over 4.5M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support. 

Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 7,000 staff in 27 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier.

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