Ireland’s CUs Could be Main Lenders in Many Towns 01/18/2023 09:04 pm DUBLIN, Ireland–This country’s credit unions are on track to be the main lenders to households and small businesses in up to 50 towns across Ireland within five years, according to one of the country’s trade associations.
Goldman Sachs Has Lost a Lot of Gold in Its Sack Due to Foray Into Retail Banking 01/18/2023 07:38 pm NEW YORK–When Goldman Sachs made a big splash by entering the retail banking market in 2016, it was considered another shot across the bow of credit unions. But it turns out it was the giant investment bank that has suffered most.
Retail Sales Decline for Second Consecutive Month; CU Economist Says Consumers Can Weather ‘Headwinds’ 01/18/2023 08:42 pm WASHINGTON–Retail sales in the United States declined in December by the most in a year, led by declines in purchases of vehicles, with other categories also declining, according to new data.
Johnson Named to Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union Board 01/18/2023 09:09 pm FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Bret Johnson has been named to the board of directors at Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union.
Retiring CEO Shares Some Lessons Learned 01/19/2023 09:06 pm LATHRUP VILLAGE, Mich.—As Michigan First CU CEO Michael Poulos steps into retirement, he is most proud of the work the organization has done to change the financial lives of so many members—but that never could have happened until credit unions first changed his own life.
Vizo Financial Gives Back 01/20/2023 11:24 am GREENSBORO, N.C.– Vizo Financial is reporting it was busy during 2022 giving back to the communities surrounding its Columbia, S.C.; Greensboro, N.C.; Pittsburgh, Penn.; and Middletown, Penn.