CALGARY, Alberta–Putting a local spin on the 12 Days of Christmas, Connect First Credit Union here surprised 81 members by paying off credit card balances, paying rent and more.
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TRENTON, N.J. – A bill to permit prize-linked savings accounts at New Jersey’s credit unions and banks has passed the state Assembly on a 67-0 vote.
BILOXI, Miss.—For the second time in a week, a long-time employee of a credit union has been charged with engaging in a long-term embezzlement.
BOSTON–Massachusetts has rolled out a new incentive program to get state residents to make more use of solar power, and it is providing $30 million to local banks and credit unions in order to make loans. The funds are part of the state’s new “Mass Solar Loan Program,” which aims to have people own solar panels after installation rather than just lease them.
WASHINGTON—The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it has taken separate actions against a company and an individual that resold sensitive personal data to lenders and debt collectors, allegedly exposing millions of consumers to harassment and deceit.
NEW YORK—Internet-based financial technologies, a growing threat to credit union’s lending portfolios, are moving into the crosshairs of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
EVANSVILLE, Ind.—Two people here have been arrested after being discovered having sex inside a credit union.
WILKES BARRE, Penn.–Gayle Maisano, president and CEO of the $64-million Corner Post FCU, is retiring as of December 31 after 31 years at the credit union.
OKLAHOMA CITY–Allegiance Credit Union here has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award.
PROVO, Utah.–Fiserv reported that Utah Community Credit Union here has extended its relationship with the company by selecting the DNA account processing platform and several integrated solutions from Fiserv to provide a differentiated member experience and help position the credit union for future growth.