MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions and the Worldwide Foundation is inviting CU leaders to participate in a study of the Brazilian credit union system, Sicredi, from March 29 – April 3, 2020.
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REGINA, Saskatchewan–Conexus Credit Union here is reporting its Conexus Venture Capital Fund, which it launched earlier this year, has hit its $30 million fund target. The fund is aimed at bolstering early-stage investment in Saskatchewan startups.
WASHINGTON—NAFCU is again urging Congress to deliver a national data security standard, arguing that not having one in place "creates risk, as bad actors often target those companies who do not have high security standards."
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–When Monica Davy joined NCUA in 2015, she said she Googled “credit union diversity.” She didn’t come up with much.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–In remarks that were a strong departure from what many might expect from a white, male federal regulator, NCUA Board Member J. Mark McWatters offered some thoughts that begin with a 23andMe kit.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood said he may now lead a federal regulatory agency, but during his career on numerous occasions he has shown up to speak as part of a panel discussion and encountered people wondering why this African-American guy was in the room.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–CUNA Mutual Group has made a priority of diversity, equity and inclusion, and it’s not for the sake of window dressing, according to one person.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Diversity and inclusion initiatives are often thought of in terms of reaching a CU’s full membership, but it’s also critical to recruiting and retaining talent that reflects that membership, according to four people here.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The NCUA board in October upheld the Supervisory Review Committees (SRC) affirmation of the denials of two unnamed low-income credit unions' applications to accept secondary capital by regional directors. The actions were taken during its closed board meeting.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.—As the holiday shopping season arrives, consumers can expect to pay a little less for used vehicles as values show their standard final-quarter decline.