Achieva Completes First-Ever Merger With Bank 11/30/2015 08:52 pm DUNEDIN, Fla.–On Nov. 30 Achieva CU completed what is believed to be a first in credit union history—it acquired a bank through a merger rather than a purchase and assumption.
Hometown CU ID’d As Top Nationwide Biz Lender 11/18/2015 08:14 pm KULM, N.D.–The $100-million Hometown Credit Union has been named as the top business lender nationwide in its asset size, according to analysis by Sageworks’ Bank information.
Plenty of Mobile Banking Apps, Yet Branch Visits Popular 11/19/2015 11:18 am NEW YORK—The increased use of mobile banking apps isn't stopping people from visiting their local branches, according to a new survey from OnePoint Global.
Three CUs Sign On With Intuvo’s Automated Mortgage Marketing Platform 11/18/2015 08:15 pm SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.–Intuvo, a provider of marketing automation software to the credit union industry and a division of CU Direct, has entered into new partnership agreements with three credit unions.
LAFCU Promotes Five Employees 11/30/2015 07:12 pm LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has announced the promotions of five employees to new positions in offices throughout mid-Michigan.
California/Nevada Leagues In Partnership With Federation On Juntos Avanzamos Program 11/18/2015 08:17 pm ONTARIO, Calif.–The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues have announced a partnership with the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions to help interested CUs in both states become designated as “Juntos Avanzamos” (Together We Advance) organizations.
MasterCard Intro’s New Tech Specs for Mobile Wallets 11/18/2015 08:18 pm PURCHASE, N.Y.—In a move to make mobile payments more appealing to consumers and retailers, MasterCard has introduced a new technical specification for mobile wallets that makes it easy for users to access loyalty points and promotions both in-store and in-app.
OnPoint Community CU Expands Wealth Management Services 11/18/2015 08:19 pm PORTLAND, Ore.– OnPoint Community CU said it is expanding its relationship with Raymond James Financial Services and will be offering wealth management services.
Find Out What's Changing With Incentives FIs Pay Auto Dealers 11/30/2015 08:18 pm ONTARIO, Calif.—The CFPB’s crackdown on the practice of dealer mark-up may lead to higher flat fees FIs pay to car stores, one expert suggests.