Global Women’s Leadership Network Leader Shares Numerous Strategies With Asian Confederation of CUs 09/12/2024 07:10 pm BALI, Indonesia—The Asian Credit Union Forum was held here and included remarks from Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) Director Eleni Giakoumopoulos who made her first-ever presentation to the organization by leading sessions on empowering women to become leaders.
Rize CU Leads MoU Signing With Consulate General of Mexico as Part of Inclusion Initiative 09/12/2024 07:14 pm LOS ANGELES–Rize Credit Union led a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, Inclusiv and other Juntos Avanzamos-designated credit unions as part of a collaboration that “aims to enhance financial inclusion and economic empowerment for local Hispanic communities regardless of immigration status and help people of modest means reach financial independence.”
Sandia Laboratory FCU Acquiring Two Branches, Business in Albuquerque From Mountain America CU 09/12/2024 07:14 pm ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.– Sandia Laboratory FCU (SLFCU) and Sandy, Utah-based Mountain America Credit Union said they have entered into an agreement in which SLFCU will acquire two branches operated by Mountain America Credit Union in Albuquerque, along with all related business.
Meriwest CU Partners With Emily Menges of Bay FC 09/12/2024 07:10 pm SAN JOSE, Calif.— Meriwest Credit Union said it has entered into a partnership with Emily Menges, a veteran defender on who plays for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Bay FC franchise.
BrightStar Credit Union Selects Velera for Card Processing Solutions 09/12/2024 07:10 pm HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–BrightStar Credit Union has selected Velera to provide it with card processing solutions, providing an enhanced cardholder experience for its members and employees.
Navigant CU Reduces, Eliminates OD, NSF Fees 09/12/2024 07:15 pm SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Navigant Credit Union said it has made a number of policy changes related to its overdraft pricing.
CU-Backed Candidates in Last Primaries of Year All Win Races 09/12/2024 07:10 pm WASHINGTON—The Delaware, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island primary elections brought wins for all credit union-backed candidates this week, America’s Credit Unions reported.
Despite Concerns, CU Tax Exemption Not Discussed at Senate Hearing; But Plenty of Signs of Debate to Come 09/12/2024 07:15 pm WASHINGTON–After much concern in the lead-up to a Senate hearing that the credit union tax exemption would be put on the table as ripe for reevaluation and perhaps even elimination, the issue did not come up in the oral testimony, although it was included in one of the written statements submitted to the committee.
An Overview of Questions CUs Should Ask 09/12/2024 07:22 pm TACOMA, Wash.—Should a credit union seek a community development financial institution (CDFI) designation?
Staley CU Assists Company in Getting FHLB Grant 09/13/2024 12:04 pm DECATUR, Ill.—With sponsorship from Staley Credit Union, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago awarded S1 Tech Services, LLC a grant of $15,000 through its Community First Accelerate Grants for Small Business program.
