The Department of Banking News Bulletin

Bulletin # 2133
Week Ending January 7, 2005

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Commissioner of Banking, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

BRANCH ACTIVITY
State Bank Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Financial Institutions Division, (860) 240-8180.

CREDIT UNION ACTIVITY
Field of Membership

On January 3, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-462b(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, Corporate America Family Credit Union, Inc., Elgin, Illinois, was granted approval to expand its field of membership in the State of Connecticut to include employees of Southington Auto Wash, LLC.

FIDUCIARY POWERS

On December 2, 2004, pursuant to Section 36a-70(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes, The Guilford Savings Bank, Guilford, applied for the authority to exercise fiduciary powers.

CHECK CASHING SERVICE LICENSE ACTIVITY

On January 6, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-581 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Brian Kish Enterprises d/b/a United Check Cashing filed an application for approval to operate check cashing service general facilities at 3851 Main Street, Bridgeport and 757 Wolcott Street, Waterbury.