PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas–More than 2,000 people representing credit unions from more than 60 countries around the world helped the World Council of Credit Unions kick off its World Credit Union Conference here.
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PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas–The Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) marked its 10th anniversary here by also announcing it had not only surpassed a milestone, it received a surprise donation of $500,000.
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas—Elenora Zgonjanin Petrovic recalls being the first woman CEO of a financial institution in Macedonia and the first person to run a credit union—starting the CU movement in her country from “zero.”
WASHINGTON–Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1% during the second quarter, according to data released by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
WASHINGTON—The likelihood of another federal government shutdown with which credit unions might have to again deal with was reduced last week when the House passed the two-year, $1.37-trillion budget deal that also would suspend the debt ceiling to July 2021.
MADISON, Wis.–The 2019 theme for International Credit Union Week has been announced: “Local Service. Global Reach.”
WASHINGTON—CUNA has filed a comment letter in support of NCUA’s proposed rule on public unit and nonmember shares (referred to as nonmember deposits).
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Florida’s top state banking regulator has been removed from office following allegations of sexual harassment. Ronald Rubin was in the job at the Office of Financial Regulation less than five months.
MADISON, Wis.–The CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council is now accepting submissions for its 2020 Diamond Awards, which recognize credit union marketing and business development professionals for their original marketing campaigns that demonstrate creativity, strategy and proven results.
WAUKEE, Iowa–A new ball field complex here will be named after a credit union following a naming rights deal.