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FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.– SPIRE Credit Union has been honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the United States Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice, recognizing its exemplary efforts to collaborate with law enforcement on combatting financial crimes.

WASHINGTON—The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) in its 2018 Annual Report stated that the credit union industry posted relatively strong performance due to solid loan demand and a strengthening economy.

WASHINGTON—Although Congress passed—and the president signed—an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to May 31 before it was set to lapse in late December, FEMA has notified insurers and insurance agents that it is not able to sell or renew policies backed by the NFIP due to the partial government shutdown.

WASHINGTON–As the partial government shutdown stretches into 2019, new estimates suggest as many as 800,000 people may be affected and will miss regularly scheduled paychecks. For many, credit unions may be the only means of assistance, although some non-profit groups are also exploring ways to help.

MADISON, Wis. – The Basel Committee on Banking Supervisionhas exempted credit unions and other community-based depository institutions from many aspects of its disclosure rules and has made other disclosure requirements optional at the national-level, according to the World Council of Credit Unions.

MOBILE, Ala.— New Horizons Credit Union presented a check for $1,000 to Jensen’s Heart of Gold Foundation, which raises awareness and support for families with children suffering from cancer, from employee fund raising efforts held during 2018.

FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Should credit unions outsource their data analytics needs to a third party?