In Response To Bankers, South Dakota’s CUs Launch Radio Ads (With Familiar Voice) 05/24/2016 08:43 pm PIERRE, S.D.–Credit union-backed radio spots have been running across this state in response to an ad campaign that had earlier been run by the state’s bankers.
New E-Book Examines Internal Challenges From Mergers 05/12/2016 08:04 pm FOND DU LAC, Wis.–With credit unions continuing to report mergers on an almost daily basis, Info-Pro Lender Services has released a new e-book, “Overcoming Challenges With Internal Processes During a Merger or Acquisition.”
Financial App Start-Up Turns To Kickstarter As Part Of ‘Fingers Up’ Movement 05/24/2016 08:43 pm LINCOLN, Neb.–Software company Hip Pocket has launched a Kickstarter campaign for what it calls the “Fingers Up!” movement, which it abbreviates as “FU” and which includes an app with which one credit union is already involved.
With 6 Mos. To Go, FHFA Says 3.4 Million Homes Refinanced Through TARP 05/24/2016 08:44 pm WASHINGTON – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) said that more than 3.4 million homeowners have refinanced their mortgages through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).
NCUA To Host Best Practices Webinar on Growth 05/24/2016 08:45 pm ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NCUA is offering a webinar, “Best Practices to Grow Your Credit Union,” with an eye on sharing how successful credit unions achieve sustained growth using multiple strategic initiatives.
New Chair, Board Members Elected For CO-OP 05/12/2016 08:05 pm RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.––Jeff Napper, president/CEO of LBS Financial CU of Westminster, Calif., has been elected by the board of directors of CO-OP Financial Services to serve as the company’s board chairman.
One Former CU Exec Is Sentenced; Another Awaits Decision 05/24/2016 08:46 pm HOUSTON–Two former credit union execs have been found guilty of embezzlements in unrelated cases.
Suncoast CU’s Dorety Announces Sunset 05/12/2016 08:06 pm TAMPA, Fla.—Tom Dorety, president and CEO of Suncoast Credit Union, announced that he will retire from the $7.5-billion CU by the end of 2016.
Data Breaches At 'Tipping Point’ Says NAFCU As 2 More Are Announced 05/24/2016 08:47 pm ARLINGTON, Va.—Data breaches have reached a “tipping point,” and the country faces a “dire” situation, says NAFCU.
Consumer Credit Default Rate Sinks To A Post-Recession Low 05/24/2016 08:49 pm NEW YORK—A new study shows that the consumer credit default rate is at a new post-recession low.
