CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—A new report from digital security firm Akamai reveals that the financial services industry is one of the most vulnerable to botnet cyberattacks, and credit unions are increasingly targeted because of their smaller size.
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CHICAGO–More than a dozen credit union representatives are included among the 100 young professionals who have been selected to join the BAI Emerging Leaders Network, a “highly selective professional development network dedicated to connecting and fostering the growth of future leaders who will drive positive change in the financial services industry,” according to the organization.
MUSKEGO, Wis.–Credit unions from all over Wisconsin competed in a flag football tournament benefitting Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes — the Titletown Showdown First Annual Credit Union Challenge, helping to raise more than $10,000 for the cause.
WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection met here for the first time with its reconstituted advisory boards, including a group of credit union representatives.
MADISON, Wis.–Credit union membership grew by more than a half-million during July alone, while the overall CU loan-to-share ratio hit a 37-year high, according to new data.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NCUA’s proposed 2019-2020 budget is now available for review and comment, the agency announced, saying it will hold a public briefing.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a recent decision has expanded the definition of an "autodialer," keeping it in line with the definition adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a series of rulings from 2003 to 2015, which was invalidated in March.
WASHINGTON—Members of the Senate Commerce Committee are being urged to "not lose focus on the need for data protection, particularly when it comes to establishing a national standard of consumer data security,” with both CU trade associations weighing in on the issue.
WASHINGTON–As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee has moved to bump up interest rates.
METAIRIE, La.—Jefferson Financial FCU here announced it is acquiring three branches from Synovus Bank.