Franklin's Hacsunda Promoted at BankNewport

BankNewport is pleased to announce that Franklin resident Christina Hacsunda has joined the Bank as vice president, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) manager.

In this role, Hacsunda is responsible for overseeing compliance with the federally-mandated Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Office of Foreign Assets Control program, as well as related regulatory requirements.

Prior to joining BankNewport, Hacsunda served as vice president, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) officer at The Village Bank in Newton, Massachusetts.

Christina studied paralegal studies at Massachusetts Bay Community College and holds a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Founded in 1819 and headquartered in Newport, BankNewport offers a full suite of loan and deposit products and services for families and businesses throughout Rhode Island. BankNewport is one of the oldest banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and the community for 206 years. BankNewport has nineteen branch locations, a community lending center in Central Falls, and a commercial lending office in Providence. BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, arts & culture, education success, and healthy lives, thriving communities. BankNewport has awarded over $12 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past ten years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island.

Financial education and community service performed by employees totals 10,000 hours annually. For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.