NAFCU Expresses Concern To FASB Over Proposal, Calls For Exempting CUs 02/14/2016 05:28 pm ARLINGTON, Va.—Continuing to express concern over the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s pending rule change on accounting for credit impairment, NAFCU has sent a letter to the agency requesting an updated credit losses exposure draft for public comment.
CFPB: NCUA PALs Exempt From CFPB’s Small-Dollar Loans Proposal 02/14/2016 05:21 pm WASHINGTON—NCUA’s Payday Alternative Loans (PALs) should be exempt from the CFPB’s proposed rule for short-term, small-dollar loans, according to comments from the Bureau.
A 2015 Trend Keeps Growing in 2016: Current Account Fraud 02/14/2016 05:22 pm NOTTINGHAM, England—2015 was the year current account fraud surged and new figures show it is still the most targeted financial product, a new report reveals.
Why Our League Stands In Favor of Membership Choice 02/20/2016 09:27 am As credit unions gather in Washington, D.C. for the CUNA GAC, one issue that will be discussed, officially and during side conversations, is membership choice.
GrooveCar Introduces New, Enhanced Website 02/20/2016 09:31 am HAUPPAUGUE, N.Y.–GrooveCar has launched a new website at www.groovecarinc.com.
Horizons North Recognized With Sustained Leadership Award 02/15/2016 02:20 pm NORTHGLENN, Colo.–Horizons North Credit Union was awarded the 2015 Sustained Leadership Award from the Metro North Chamber of Commerce for its long-term commitment to promoting leadership throughout the Metro North community.
Online Lender, Grow, Partners With First West Credit Union 02/20/2016 09:35 am VANCOUVER, British Columbia --Grow, one of Canada's leading online lenders, said it has entered into a collaboration with First West Credit Union to explore expansion of online consumer lending in Canada.
Long-Time CU Lobbyist Chuck Zuver Dies 02/21/2016 10:11 pm WASHINGTON—Charles “Chuck” Zuver, the former senior vice president and director of governmental affairs at CUNA who was for many years the face of credit unions in Washington, has died. Mr. Zuver was 83.
Card Programs Today Need Several Value Propositions 02/15/2016 08:03 pm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—A good deal on cards? That’s not enough anymore, according to one person, who said payments programs must be diversified and targeted with multiple value propositions.
Support Offered for New CU CEOs, Senior Managers 02/15/2016 08:16 pm DALLAS—Onboarding Services and Credit Union Resources, a subsidiary of Cornerstone Credit Union League, said they have formed a new limited partnership for the purpose of providing onboarding support and leadership development services for newly placed credit union executives and management staff.