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PURCHASE, N.Y.—With the ever-expanding Internet of Things and the growing adoption of mobile money, pay-as-you-go programs are making it easier for people in developing countries to access goods and services by providing them a more flexible way to pay for them, according to a new report that also highlights how pay-as-you-go is being tested in one country.

MADISON, Wis. — The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WF), the philanthropic arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, has launched its new website, DoGlobalGood.org, along with the new tagline, “Do Good. Do Global Good.”

AUSTIN, Texas–Every credit union, but especially its CFO, must make a decision around who it is going to serve: it’s members or the regulators, according to one person.

CINCINNATI—The corporate tax cut passed by Congress may not have directly affected credit unions, but it is being felt indirectly as the competitive landscape changes as a result.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa—The University of Iowa Community CU will likely make a decision within a few weeks as to whether it will change its name or fight a new law that prohibits Iowa CUs from using the names of state universities in their titles.

MADISON, Wis.—Fifty-nine credit union executives have graduated from CUES’ CEO Institute, having completed all three years of the executive education program.

WASHINGTON–The economic health of the average U.S. household has generally improved over the past five years, although just under half still can’t cover even a small financial emergency, according to the Federal Reserve.

GAINESVILLE, Ga.–As economists debate various indicators and what they mean for future economic performance, one analyst is suggesting the markets look to another sign: the number of mothers to be. “Their numbers foretell the strength of the economy,” according to Matt Lampert, director of research at the Socionomics Institute.

MADISON, Wis.–CUNA Mutual Group is reporting its Executive Benefits Program for credit unions has now hit $3-billion in assets under management.

EAST SANTA ROSA, Calif.–Redwood Credit Union here has partnered with a number of organizations to build and place into the community free “Little Public Libraries.”