Member One Intro’s 3 Cards, 1 Of Which Combines Cash-Back With Community Giving 07/02/2018 07:46 pm ROANOKE, Va.–Member One FCU has introduced three new Visa credit cards, one of which combines a cash back feature with a community-giving feature.
Bureau Says It Is Prioritizing Supervision of Credit Reporting Agencies 07/14/2018 08:20 pm WASHINGTON—The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is prioritizing supervision over the credit reporting agencies, said a Bureau representative during testimony last week before the Senate Banking Committee.
EEOC Files Suit Against Meritus Credit Union 07/14/2018 08:21 pm LAFAYETTE, La.–The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against Meritus Credit Union accusing it of firing an African-American manager after she was upset by an allegedly offensive video used during a training session.
Auto Loan Originations Continue To Lose Speed 07/14/2018 08:21 pm ATLANTA—Auto loan originations continue to decline. Equifax reported that 5.82 million auto loans, totaling $130.6 billion, have been originated year-to-date.
Another Credit Union To Pay Relief Settlement To Student Loan Borrowers 07/14/2018 08:21 pm FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Southeast Financial Credit Union will provide $650,000 in loan relief and cash refunds to more than 500 Massachusetts students, according to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
Military Consumer Month Kicks Off; Focus On Imposter Scams 07/02/2018 07:46 pm WASHINGTON—The Federal Trade Commission and its federal, state and local partners have kicked off the month-long recognition of military consumers, Military Consumer Month.
Amex Intro’s Card Made of Plastic Recovered From The Ocean 07/02/2018 07:47 pm NEW YORK—American Express is set to launch a card made entirely with plastic recovered from the ocean.
A Half-Dozen New Job Openings Added To CUToday.info’s The Gig 07/08/2018 03:58 pm SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–A half-dozen more job listings have been added to the Gig, the free recruiting board offered by CUToday.info.
Treasury Secretary Says Report On Fintechs Getting Closer 07/14/2018 08:22 pm WASHINGTON–The U.S. Treasury will be publishing a report on financial technology (fintech) firms in the near future.
Fed Chair Says Recession Lessons Not Lost On Central Bank, But… 07/14/2018 08:22 pm WASHINGTON–Fed Chairman Jerome “Jay” Powell said the central bank has not forgotten the lessons learned during the financial crisis of a decade ago, but that it also isn’t seeking to over-react.