McWatters Shares RBC Perspective 11/20/2014 08:44 pm ALEXANDRIA—NCUA board member Mark McWatters outlined his perspective on the risk-based capital rule in the November issue of The NCUA Report.
Watt Outlines Impact Of Proposal To Adjust FHLB Membership Criteria 11/20/2014 08:45 pm WASHINGTON—Fewer than 100 financial institutions will be negatively impacted by the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s proposal to adjust membership criteria for the Federal Home Loan Banks, according to the agency’s director, Mel Watt.
Iowa Credit Union Names New CEO 11/17/2014 08:43 pm OTTUMWA, Iowa – Jeff Rose has been named CEO of Community 1st Credit Union here.
CU Chartered To Serve Marijuana Industry 11/24/2014 01:15 pm DENVER—The Fourth Corner Credit Union may soon become the first financial institution to serve the marijuana industry.
3,500 College Students Take Savings Pledge 11/17/2014 08:43 pm MUNCIE, Ind.—More than 3,500 students at Ball State University have agreed to take the “America Saves Pledge” and have chosen a savings goal and created a plan to achieve that goal.
CU Bracketology: Charlotte Metro In Final Two 11/17/2014 08:44 pm CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Charlotte Metro Credit Union is one of the final two companies left standing in the inaugural Charlotte Business Journal “Battle of the Brands.”
Filene Report Examines Making Innovation Work 11/17/2014 08:44 pm MADISON, Wis.—The Filene Research Institute has released a new white paper that offers insights into the role of innovation in the financial services industry.
MCUL Billboards Target Lawmakers 11/17/2014 08:45 pm SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Michigan CU League is backing a new billboard campaign in the Lansing, Mich., market that targets lawmakers driving to the state capital as part of an effort to fight a bill that would expand payday lending.
Four Credit Unions in Mergers 11/17/2014 08:45 pm DOTHAN, Ala.— Five Star Credit Union here is absorbing via merger the $14-million Brunswick, Ga.-based Georgia Coastal FCU.
$24 Million CU, $2.3 Million In Fraud 11/17/2014 09:28 pm CLEVELAND, Ohio –John Struna, 52, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the former Taupa Lithuanian Credit Union out of more than $2.3-million.
