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SPOKANE, Wash.–Four young credit union professionals who are part of the Northwest CU Association’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) have provided an overview of real world projects they are involved in real time at their credit unions.

BROOKFIELD, Wis.– Nearly two-thirds of people who have applied for loans in the past two years now do so either partially or fully online, representing a marked increase from 2018, according to the latest Expectations & Experiences consumer trends survey from Fiserv, Inc.

WASHINGTON–Here’s a look at what credit unions are watching in Congress and in Washington this week:

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–The judge and the retired cop who have been arrested in connection with alleged wrongdoing at Municipal Credit Union here also had a fondness for “dabbling in a small-time offense that bedevils the city”—the abuse of parking perks.

WASHINGTON–When the current Congress got underway there were high hopes for progress on a number of CU priorities, such as data security and Bank Secrecy Act improvements. But with the clock ticking, the agenda is now dominated by discussion of impeachment hearings, Syria, and a half-dozen other investigations in the House.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The majority of Americans across all political parties said they would support ending federal and state tax exemptions for large credit unions, according to a Harris Poll survey commissioned by the Florida Bankers Association.

VANCOUVER, B.C.–Vancity credit union said it has signed onto the Period Promise Policy Agreement, a campaign sponsored by the United Way.

CHICAGO–A credit union here is offering financial assistance to striking teachers. United Credit Union said is offering a weekly $300 loan to members for the duration of the strike by the Chicago Teachers Union, with the amount capped at $1,200.

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Nearly 290 familiar faces across Kentucky, accustomed to counting cash and sorting information, found themselves stacking pencils and boxing up notebooks to share with thousands of Hardin County area students during a surprise giveback, thanks to Fort Knox FCU. 

SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn.–On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Wakota FCU joined other Minnesota credit unions and partners for CU Forward Day.