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WASHINGTON—It’s time for credit unions to be concerned about overdraft lawsuits, but not overly concerned, say analysts.

CHICAGO–A 24-year veteran of the FBI has shared five lessons drawn from her own career on what it takes to build personal willpower to achieve goals.

It seems incredible that with all the attention and effort credit unions put into financial literacy and education, an All Star opportunity is going missed.

LONDON–The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the results of its review of the high costs for many consumers in obtaining credit from what is the equivalent here of payday lenders in the U.S., and concluded that some proposals that have been put forward could save borrowers up to £140 million a year in interest charges. The U.K.’s credit unions said they welcome they findings.

TAMPA, Fla.—Credit unions face a tough decision regarding the popular remote deposit capture–accept more fraud losses or make a policy change that could impact member service.

CORK, Ireland–Four credit unions here have partnered to  pilot a loan program specifically tailored to the local farming community.

SYDNEY, Australia—Australia is preparing criminal cartel charges against the country’s third-biggest bank and underwriters Deutsche Bank and Citigroup over a $2.3-billion share issue, in an unprecedented move with potential implications for global capital markets.

REGINA, Saskatchewan–A credit union here has partnered with the local United Way on a new program aimed at keeping more people from falling victim to the cycle of payday loans and simultaneously helping them to build credit.

CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple is cracking down on cryptocurrency activity on its devices.