WASHINGTON—Ahead of a House Financial Services Committee hearing to examine the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve's pandemic response, NAFCU’s Brad Thaler called for the extension of several tools and flexibilities to allow credit unions to continue to support their members and communities.
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CHICAGO–The war against the coronavirus has also led to a war against digital fraud, according to one new report.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The outlook is getting better for both the credit union system and the country as a whole, according to NCUA’s chairman.
NEW YORK—A new study found half of consumers believe financial advisors are more expensive than they are, but almost all who use one say the expense is worth it.
WASHINGTON – A coalition of 325 organizations is calling for Congress to eliminate a Trump-era regulation that took effect in December they say could “unleash predatory lending in all 50 states.”
WASHINGTON—The CUNA Mutual Group Foundation is among the organizations and individuals recently recognized for leading efforts to advance diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
MARSHFIELD, Wis.–Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union has announced a new president. The credit union has named David Murphy to succeed long-time president Carol Adler, who is scheduled to retire after serving the credit union for 36 years.
CINCINNATI—Car lease credit applicants registered a 70.8% approval rate in February, a slight increase from the 68.3% approval mark that opened up the new year in January, Swapalease.com reported.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA will host a webinar today on potential areas of credit risk resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–For millions of credit union members the latest stimulus checks will be a lifeline that helps pay for rent, food and child-related expenses. But for many others the new funds are “extra” money to be put toward other less-than-necessary things, such as investing in the stock market.