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CUAD Hosts New Ideas Conference

10/07/2014 07:32 pm

BISMARCK, N.D.—The Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD) is hosting its New Ideas Conference here this week.

 

RBFCU Doubles Rewards On Debit

10/07/2014 07:34 pm

SAN ANTONIO—Randolph Brooks FCU has made the rewards available on its debit card even more attractive.

 

Consumer Confidence At Six-Year High

10/07/2014 07:36 pm

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.—U.S. consumer confidence has improved to a point not seen in the last six years, according to the Money Anxiety Index. The consumer confidence metric dipped to 69.2, below the 50-year average of 70.7, signaling improving financial confidence according to Dan Geller, chief research officer of the index.

 

Will Consumers Continue To Open Wallets And Drive GDP?

10/07/2014 08:23 pm

DALLAS—A new report on second quarter economic data suggests that although the forecasts for economic growth and unemployment have improved, questions regarding to what extent consumer spending will contribute to GDP growth remain. “Moreover, concerns remain on whether or not the employment profile of the economy will improve enough so as to instill enough confidence to entice more consumers to open their wallets,” said Brian Turner, executive director with Meridian Alliance.

Will GoBank Steal 2 Million CU Accounts?

Will GoBank Steal 2 Million CU Accounts?

10/21/2014 08:44 pm

LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Walmart’s GoBank account is a serious threat to credit unions, say several analysts, including one who is predicting that of the three-million accounts Walmart will add within a year, an astonishing two-million will come from CUs if changes aren’t made.

London CU Reports Strong Growth

10/15/2014 09:29 am

LONDON, England—London Capital CU here is reporting a 47% increase in membership this year through September, along with a 62% increase in loans to £5.6 million, and a 59% increase in savings.  The credit union now serves more than 10,000 people. Like many CUs in the U.K. it is positioned as a primary alternative to payday lenders. LCCU’s CEO, Martin Groombridge, told 24Dash.com that it estimates that members have saved £6.5m in interest, charges and fees by switching loans to the credit union. 

 

Home Prices Rise 6.4%

10/07/2014 07:53 pm

IRVINE, Calif.—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased 6.4% in August 2014 compared to August 2013, which represents 30 months of consecutive year-over-year increases in home prices nationally, according to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index.

Ride-Sharing Services Could Impact Car Sales

Ride-Sharing Services Could Impact Car Sales

10/15/2014 01:28 pm

MADISON, Wis.—As auto sales and loans climb back toward pre-recession levels, credit unions should pay attention to an important attitudinal shift among Millennials.

 

CFPB Holds Checking Account Screening Forum

10/07/2014 07:50 pm

WASHINGTON—The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will be holding a forum on checking account screening practices here today, at which credit union trade association representatives will be on hand.

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