Senate Banking Committee Set To Vote On NCUA Board Nominations 02/24/2019 04:36 pm WASHINGTON—The Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday will vote to advance the nominations of Rodney Hood and Todd Harper to the NCUA board, and Dr. Mark Calabria to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Amplify CU Hires Stapleton as AVP of Real Estate Lending 02/25/2019 11:11 am AUSTIN, Texas--Amplify Credit Union has hired Steve Stapleton as AVP of Real Estate Lending.
Spending On Plastic Cards Surpassed $6 Trillion In 2018 03/05/2019 07:49 pm FOSTER CITY, Calif.—Spending for goods and services generated by Mastercard and Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cards issued in the United States was $6.021 trillion in 2018, an increase of 9.5% over 2017, a new report shows.
In Southeast, CUs Reportedly Escaped Tornadoes; In California, Disaster Relief Being Offered 03/05/2019 07:52 pm OPELIKA, Ala.–The devastating tornadoes that struck Alabama as well as Georgia and which killed at least 23 people apparently spared credit union facilities.
LAFCU Goes Casual, Raises $14,000 for Community 02/25/2019 12:03 pm LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU employees donated $14,100 to improve communities served by the credit union during 2018 by simply dressing casually on Fridays.
Filene Names Kimbell Chief Experience Officer 02/25/2019 01:24 pm MADISON, Wis. –The Filene Research Institute has named Christie Kimbell as Chief Experience Officer, leading Filene’s marketing strategy, account management, events and communities (i3 and Cooperative Trust).
Video Selfie Authentication Solution is Launched 02/20/2019 10:02 pm LONDON–One company has now launched a new video-selfie authentication solution it says is the first in the market to leverage biometrics for initial identity proofing and ongoing user authentication — creating an online experience that is fast, secure, accurate and easy to use.
Bank Mergers Occurring Faster Under Trump Administration 02/17/2019 05:30 pm NEW YORK—Bank mergers are occurring faster under the Trump administration; a new report indicates.
A Recession Will Hit U.S. In Next 2 Years, Says CUNA Economist 02/17/2019 05:31 pm WASHINGTON–An economist with CUNA is forecasting a recession for the United States within the next two years.
A Look at the Top Financial Brands in Social Media 02/20/2019 08:11 pm NEW YORK - How did the top 30 banks react on social media to issues such as various crises, consumer complaints and other issues?
