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BRUSSELS, Belgium–The European Parliament Credit Union Interest Group met here to discuss how regulatory burdens affect the economics of credit union operations.

KIEV, Ukraine– The credit union sector in Ukraine is getting a boost this year as the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) starts to implement a new four year Credit for Agriculture Producers Project (CAP).

ONTARIO, Calif.–As CUToday.info was first to report here, CU Direct is reporting that credit unions on its loan platform collectively have become the second largest auto financing source in the nation, surpassing Ally Bank.

WASHINGTON–CUNA’s chief operating officer and chief of staff, Rich Meade, is leaving the trade association. Meade joined CUNA in 2014 along with Jim Nussle when he was named president/CEO. Meade had worked as a senior aide to Nussle while he was in the House of Representatives representing Iowa. Below, Meade shares his thoughts with CUToday.info:

WICKLOW, Ireland—The Central Bank of Ireland has imposed the fine of €98,000 on Bray Credit Union Limited for not doing enough to prevent money laundering.

LOS ANGELES–An employee of Pasadena FCU here has released a Christmas album. Johnny Schaefer, the credit union’s marketing and business development director, has combined his love for all things Christmas with his musical skills to create From Here to Nativity, a collection of seven original and seven classic Christmas songs.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The NBA’s Utah Jazz and Mountain America Credit Union have announced that Head Start is this season's second recipient of "Pass It Along," a program featuring fan nomination opportunities that rewards five local charitable organizations with $5,000 each.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–The Heartland Credit Union Association has selected the next participants in its CUlead program.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Chuck Purvis, the president/CEO of Coastal Credit Union here, has been named the 2016 Businessperson of the Year by the Triangle Business Journal.