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Powys County Times
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Powys sports club earns national recognition for inclusivity
Brecon Integrated Sports Association (BISA) has been named the Every Body Moves Club of the Month for July 2025, and it's a win worth celebrating. Nestled in rural central Wales, BISA has become a vital hub for inclusive sport and physical activity, proving that access and opportunity should never be defined by geography or disability. With some participants travelling a fair distance to attend, they have enabled ride share groups to form and conveniently timetabled sessions to give sufficient travel time, alongside other novel solutions to ensure all can reach this central hub. Llanymynech celebrate first ever Graham Edwards Memorial Trophy success Grocery spending at Tesco, Morrisons and more set to rise by £275, experts warn Airlines demand answers after glitch causes 'outrageous' delays at UK airports By creating regular, dependable, and high-quality sport sessions for disabled people, the club is tackling isolation, building community connections, and showing what's possible when access is prioritised. BISA coach, Beverley Tucker, explained how it all started over 20 years ago: "When I started my role as a disability sports officer my first brief was to work with the local schools and to set up a inclusive sports club for the community. "So we we went with a multisport model and lots of people from the SEND school came along and enjoyed multisports. Stefano Antoniazzi, Regional Sports Partnership Officer with Disability Sport Wales, added: "Mid-Wales is pretty rural. So when it comes to being inclusive it can be difficult just by population size. "In an area where public services can be limited, BISA has stepped up -removing barriers and building a more equitable sporting landscape for disabled people across the region." Tia Williams, a long time participant with BISA, said: "I do pretty much anything here. Mostly focus on basketball because that's my main favourite sport, because it's just so competitive and I love the team sport. Just playing with all my friends as a team." "That's what I love about here is that it's a place where everyone can be included, and that means a lot to me."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
4 Easy Ways To Improve Your Financial Literacy Through Your Bank's Resources
In a 2024 article aimed at the industry it serves, the Bank Insurance and Securities Association (BISA) advised banks and credit unions to prioritize financial literacy because educated customers are empowered customers and empowered customers are good for business. Many financial institutions have seen the light and developed valuable programs, services, materials and tools designed to educate their clients and customers about managing, safeguarding and growing their money. There's a good chance your bank offers free and helpful financial literacy resources that can guide you on your financial journey. Here's how to take advantage of them. Check Out: Read Next: Nearly all big banks and many smaller ones offer a vast range of financial education resources, from primers on the basics of money management to in-depth tutorials on complex concepts like options trading. If your bank dedicates a section of its app or website to financial literacy, that should be your first stop for high-quality, concise and credible information on a variety of financial topics. For example, Bank of America's Better Money Habits portal offers educational articles, videos and tips on: Budgeting Saving Investing Homeownership Debt Credit Paying for college Buying and financing cars Personal banking Taxes Income Retirement planning Learn More: Many banks offer fun and informative podcasts that cover general financial literacy or niche topics — and you don't have to be a customer to tune in and learn. The following is a mix of examples from big banks, a small bank and a credit union: Veritex Community Bank: 'Truth in Texas Banking' First Alliance Credit Union: 'Good Money Moves' J.P. Morgan Chase: 'Making Sense' HSBC: 'Global Viewpoint' (If you can't listen on Apple Podcasts, most podcasts will also be on Spotify and other podcast platforms.) Webinars are virtual presentations or seminars that, like podcasts, some banks offer and others don't. Also like podcasts, anyone can take part no matter where they keep their money. For example, Chase offers its monthly 'Markets: In The Know with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management,' which features experts who break down and explain various wealth management concepts and strategies. More financial institutions are offering their customers sessions with financial advisors, coaches and counselors to give them personalized advice and help them craft customized strategies according to their goals and resources. For example, Navy Federal Credit Union offers free financial counseling sessions to all its customers, as does USAA. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 8 Items To Stock Up on Now in Case of Tariff-Induced Product Shortages 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses Sources BISA Portfolio, 'Empowering Customers: Why Banks and Credit Unions Should Prioritize Financial Literacy for Long-Term Success' Bank of America, 'Better Money Habits' Chase, 'Markets: In The Know with J.P. Morgan Wealth Management' Navy Federal Credit Union, 'Free Personalized Finance Counseling' USAA, 'Financial Planning Services' This article originally appeared on 4 Easy Ways To Improve Your Financial Literacy Through Your Bank's Resources Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ameriprise Financial Earns Technology Innovation Award for its PracticeTech ® platform
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it received the Bank Insurance and Securities Association (BISA) Technology Innovation Award for its PracticeTech ® platform, a secure, integrated technology capability that enables financial advisors to effectively and efficiently manage their practices. The PracticeTech ® platform is a suite of capabilities that includes centralized reports, delegation access, turnkey meeting preparation, marketing deliverables and asset management capabilities – designed to enrich client relationships and help practices operate more efficiently. 'At Ameriprise, we consistently invest in and enhance our technology capabilities. We're focused on integrating systems and data and automating manual tasks, so our financial advisors have more time to spend with clients and grow their businesses,' said Gerard Smyth, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Ameriprise. 'Our PracticeTech ® platform is a powerful collection of tools and capabilities that are fully integrated and designed with advisors and clients in mind. We're honored to be recognized by BISA as a technology innovator for this platform.' With this award, BISA recognizes firms that are advancing products, services and platforms across the industry through technology innovation. Click here for more on the BISA Technology Innovation Award. To learn more about Ameriprise's integrated technology capabilities, visit About Ameriprise Financial At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 130 years. With extensive investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors 1, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. About Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group (AFIG) With more than 30 years 2 serving the investment program needs of banks and credit unions, Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group brings a depth of understanding, experience, and knowledge to the financial institutions space – helping deliver value for clients/members while driving revenue for the financial institutions. To find out why financial institutions are partnering with Ameriprise Financial, visit Ameriprise Financial Services has a partnership with this financial institution to provide financial planning services and solutions to clients. The financial institution is not an investment client of Ameriprise but has a revenue sharing relationship with us that creates a conflict of interest. 1 Ameriprise Financial Q4 2024 Earnings Release. 2 Investment Professionals, Inc (IPI) was founded in 1992 and specialized in the on-site delivery of investment programs for financial institutions. Ameriprise Financial, Inc. acquired IPI in 2017, bringing together the years of experience of the two organizations. The Bank Insurance & Securities Association issued the 2025 BISA Technology Innovation Award to recognize the advancement of the financial services industry's products, services and platforms through technology innovation. The BISA Awards Committee, comprised of members of the BISA Board of Directors, evaluated submissions based on the product/service advancement of the financial services industry. Ameriprise Financial received the 2025 BISA Technology Innovation Award for the PracticeTech ® platform. Ameriprise Financial Institutions Group (Ameriprise Financial) received the 2024 BISA Technology Innovation Award for eMeeting technology. For more information, visit Ameriprise Financial and BISA are not affiliated. Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2025 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
