MADISON, Wis.—The Global Women’s Leadership Network is reporting credit union women in five African nations and two U.S. states have started new Sister Societies since the organization surpassed a total of 100 in July of 2019, bringing the new total to 108 chapters in 26 countries.
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WASHINGTON—CUNA has updated its Military Lending Act (MLA) credit card fee spreadsheet for the first quarter of 2019.
WASHINGTON–Both credit union trade groups are now reviewing President Trump’s proposed $4.8-trillion budget plan for 2021 to see what is and isn’t included.
WASHINGTON–A federal grand jury has charged four members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army with being behind the hack of Equifax, one of the largest thefts of personal data and trade secrets in history.
ARLINGTON, Va.—With 225,000 jobs gained last month, NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long said the report was "a good one," noting "sturdy job gains and rising rates of labor force participation."
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve has released updated hypothetical scenarios to use in 2020 stress test exercises. The scenarios are used by the NCUA for credit union stress tests, and there are some differences worth paying attention to, according to NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long.
WASHINGTON–In conjunction with the beginning of presidential primary season, CUNA has launched “Credit Unions Vote,” a campaign focused on getting credit union members to vote in the November elections.
WASHINGTON–Representatives of NAFCU will be meeting today with the new head of the Small Business Administration, Jovita Carranza.
RADCLIFFE, Ky.–Fort Knox Federal Credit Union is changing its name. The $1.66-billion FKFCU said it will become Abound Credit Union effective Feb. 18.
MADISON, Wis.– CUES has released The State of Credit Union Governance, 2020: Credit Union Governance and Leadership Trends in partnership with Quantum Governance, LC3.