WASHINGTON—Outstanding consumer credit at credit unions experienced a slight contraction during February, according to the Federal Reserve.
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CHICAGO–More than 850 people turned out for the Illinois CU League’s 89th annual meeting here. Among those addressing the meeting was then NCUA Chairman (now board member) J. Mark McWatters, who was the opening keynote, as well as Kevin Smith from TEAM Resources and Andy Janning, a popular speaker, author, and photographer.
MADISON, Wis.–CUNA has published an update to its annual white paper on the credit union tax status that again posits the tax exemption is one of the best investments the federal government has ever made.
WASHINGTON—Representatives of consumer and community development organizations – including credit union representatives – can now apply for membership on the Federal Reserve Board's Community Advisory Council (CAC) for terms beginning Jan. 1, 2020.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA has a new chairman. President Trump has designated Rodney E. Hood as the 11th chairman of the agency.
HARRISBURG, Penn./EAST WINDSOR, N.J.–The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and the New Jersey Credit Union League have announced plans to merge and create a new trade group.
KANSAS CITY, Kan.–CommunityAmerica Credit Union is sponsoring the installment of a shape-shifting sculpture at Union Station here that is set to become part of the city’s skyline this summer.
MILWAUKEE, Wis.–Credit union human resources professionals were given an overview here of how the healthcare market continues to evolve.
SAN FRANCISCO—Lyft has announced a new effort to help its drivers, who are independent contractors, better manage their finances.
WASHINGTON/SACRAMENTO, Calif.–The credit union-sponsored races and other events that raise money for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals took place on Sunday on both coasts, raising more than $600,000 in total.