The Future of Payments From A Surprising Source 11/23/2015 04:53 pm NAIROBI, Kenya–A national audience got a view of how payments are being made in an unexpected place that is ahead of the U.S.: Kenya.
Ex-Biz Relationship Manager Charged With Nine Counts 11/23/2015 08:29 pm HIGHLAND, Ill.–Theodore J. Longust, 50, a former employee of Scott Credit Union, has been charged with nine counts, including fraud, misapplication of funds, money laundering and making false records with intent to deceive.
Analysis: CU Profitability Metrics Slip Even As Lending Is Strong 11/15/2015 05:26 pm CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.–A new report suggests that credit union profitability metrics “have weakened even as loan growth was strong” during the third quarter.
New Analysis Probes Where Best Efficiencies Can Be Found 11/23/2015 08:34 pm LAKE FOREST, Ill.—A new study indicates that the optimal operating size for any FI is $5-$10 billion in assets, as that is the asset class achieving the greatest economies of scale.
Four (Hope To) Score: Filene Teams Make Their Pitches 11/23/2015 08:37 pm PALM DESERT, Calif.–Four teams of credit union innovators have put forth ideas they are hopeful CUs will invest in.
The Real Cost of Regulation? Estimate is Low; Way Low 11/18/2015 09:20 pm Last week CUNA put a specific price tag on the cost of regulation to credit unions: $6.6 billion every year. But I think the estimate was low. Way low.
CUs A ‘Sharing’ Biz Model, ‘Sharing’ Economy Is Hot, So What’s Missing? 11/23/2015 08:38 pm MADISON, Wis.—With the so-called “Sharing Economy” growing in preference and popularity, why haven’t credit unions been duly recognized as pioneers on this front?
Skip A Payment, Help Kids In Need Get Shoes 11/23/2015 08:40 pm RIVERDALE, Utah—America First Credit Union is inviting members to skip a payment during the holidays and in the process provide shoes to children in need.
It’s Crowded At The Petting Zoo, As 1-Million Plus Have Watched Video 11/23/2015 08:41 pm TALLAHASSEE, Fla., and BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–An ad created by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates has now had more than one-million views on YouTube.
