Why 1 CU Partnered With Kitchen, Farmer’s Market 07/12/2016 01:59 am ROANOKE, Va.—When one credit moved into an underserved area here, it brought with it a commercial food kitchen and a farmers’ market—both co-located at the CU.
Americans’ Financial Lit Knowledge Has Actually Decreased Since Recession 07/19/2016 01:27 am NEW YORK–A new study estimates that nearly two-thirds of Americans couldn’t pass a basic financial literacy test, meaning they got fewer than four answers correct on a five-question quiz.
NCUA To Host Webinar On Adding ‘S’ To CAMEL 07/19/2016 01:29 am ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Credit unions interested in the National Credit Union Administration’s updated interest rate risk supervision and plans for possibly adding an “S” to the CAMEL rating can get information from an upcoming agency webinar.
NCUA’s Metsger Urged To Provide More Time For Budget Review 07/19/2016 01:32 am ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger thanked NCUA Board Chairman Rick Metsger for announcing that details of its 2017-2018 budget plans would be released for public comment and urged the board to continue to act with transparency and increased efficiency in its budget process.
Webinar On Blockchain Technology Is Set 07/19/2016 01:34 am WASHINGTON—CUNA Chief Operating Officer Rich Meade will headline a free member webinar July 28 on blockchain technology and the CU Ledger initiative.
GrooveCar Reports It Has Added 29 New Partners 07/19/2016 01:36 am HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—GrooveCar announced that is has added 29 partners since April. Expanding into new regions, GrooveCar continues to develop business relationships in many growth areas throughout the U.S., the company said.
CUNA, Councils Announce White Paper, Lending Roundtable, Speakers And More 07/12/2016 01:04 am MADISON, Wis.-CUNA and the CUNA Councils have announced new white papers, a 2017 Business Lending Roundtable, speakers for an upcoming conference, and more.
Bill Calls For More ‘Transparency’ Around Overhead Transfer Rate 07/19/2016 02:53 pm WASHINGTON–A bill has been introduced that would require more transparency around NCUA’s rationale for the overhead transfer rate, or the funds transferred from the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund to cover costs related to examining state-chartered CUs.
SECU Launches ‘Get Out And Vote’ Media Campaign 07/19/2016 01:40 am RALEIGH, N.C.––State Employees’ Credit Union is sponsoring public service announcement advertising this week that encourages citizens to embrace their freedom to shape the future by registering to vote and exercising their right in the upcoming election.
Two Texas Credit Unions Announce Merger Plans 07/19/2016 01:42 am ARLINGTON, Texas–Two Texas credit unions have announced merger plans.
