SANTE FE, N.M.–A candidate who had the backing of credit unions has won a special election for an open House seat.
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LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla.–A new study from the American Accounting Association suggests banks that have been hit by data breaches charge higher interest rates on loans than banks that have not been breached.
WASHINGTON–A new GAO report recommends that when it comes to the use of alternative data at financial institutions, particularly with banks that have third-party relationships with fintech lenders, there should be a collaboration among federal financial institution regulators, with a focus on the FDIC.
MADISON, Wis. – Registration is now open for CUNA Mutual Group’s 12th annual, online Discovery Conference, set for Aug. 12.
BEAVERTON, Ore. –Two credit unions in the Pacific Northwest are crossing state lines and the Columbia River in a merger.
JOHN DAY, Ore.–Seeking a way to make local beef more accessible in its communities, especially when money is tight, Old West FCU has introduced the Farm to Table Loan, which has a 0% APR.
WASHINGTON–CUNA said it has joined with a number of other financial industry associations in filing an amicus brief supporting a petition for a rehearing of a lawsuit that deals with communications under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Credit unions are being reminded to ensure all training materials along with policies and procedures promote compliance with federal equal credit opportunity laws and Regulation B, which is administered by the CFPB, in line with a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
WASHINGTON— The crypto market needs more regulation to protect investors and greater funding and authority are needed to provide that oversight, according to Gary Gensler, recently named to head the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
LONDON—HSBC has launched a multi-currency digital wallet that enables businesses to make and receive international payments from a single global account.