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WASHINGTON – A “staggering decline” in retail sales during December needs to “grab the attention” of policymakers according to one economist’s view. The data show retail sales plunged 1.2% in December even though many economists had projected a 0.2%.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–AdvantageCIO said it has partnered with KnowBe4, a provider of cybersecurity testing and training resources.

MADISON, Wis.—World Council of Credit Unions has named Greg Neumann as its new Corporate Communications Manager.

WASHINGTON–Following a national report highlighting large travel and entertainment expenses by the NCUA chairman, both nominees for the NCUA board were asked by chairman of the Senate Banking Committee for their position on NCUA board expenses.of the Senate Banking Committee for their position on NCUA board expenses.

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration’s nominee to oversee the Federal Housing Finance Authority said he is committed to preserving the 30-year mortgage­–a product he has criticized in the past–during a Senate confirmation hearing at which he faced tough questions and scrutiny primarily from Democratic members of the committee.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—In a brief meeting Thursday, the NCUA board unanimously approved a proposed rule to clarify and provide additional flexibility in the agency’s regulation covering required credit union supervisory committee audits.

STROUDSBURG, Penn.– –Polish & Slavic FCU, which is headquartered in Brooklyn, has opened its  first Pennsylvania branch.

KILKENNY, Ireland–Two credit unions are set to merge here creating one of the largest community lenders in the country

SAN DIEGO– Xress Data, Inc., a provider of production and delivery of credit union notices, statements, and other event-driven member correspondence, said it has opened a new facility in Charlotte, N.C.

NEW YORK--LendKey, a provider of a lending-as-a-service platform, said it has originated a total of more than $2.6 billion in loans on behalf of its financial institution partners as of the end of 2018.