Funds Seized from Loan Sharks Being Used to Open CU Accounts 06/13/2017 09:01 pm SHIREBROOK, U.K.–Authorities here are using funds seized from illegal “loan shark” lenders here to sponsor new credit union accounts.
How Mechanical Protection Can Help Protect Your CU, Too 06/13/2017 09:10 pm Interest rates are on the rise, a phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in years.
A Willingness to Listen to Members Has Payoff 06/13/2017 03:12 am BROOKFIELD, Wis.—It’s a “slur” that credit unions are slower to adopt technology than banks. In fact, credit unions often adopt technology banks won’t, just because it will benefit members, according to one person.
No More Taxis (And Medallion Loan Payments) In Chicago? Yes, Suggests Report 06/07/2017 08:08 pm CHICAGO—A new report suggests that the taxi industry in Chicago, home to the country’s second-biggest taxi fleet, may be close to going out of business due to ride sharing services.
As House Prepares To Vote, Survey Finds Latinos Worried Over Repeal Of Protections 06/07/2017 08:08 pm WASHINGTON—With Congress preparing to vote today on HR 10, the “Financial CHOICE Act of 2017,” which seeks to repeal a number of consumer protections implemented under the Dodd Frank Act, a new poll commissioned by the National Council of La Raza shows Latino voters continue to be concerned about financial industry practices and strongly support the role of the CFPB.
Financial CHOICE Act Up For House Vote Today 06/07/2017 08:09 pm WASHINGTON—The House Rules Committee this week voted 9-4, along party lines, to clear the Financial CHOICE Act for House floor consideration, with a final vote expected today.
Portions of Meeting to Be Live-Streamed 06/14/2017 01:13 am HONOLULU–NAFCU has kicked off its 50th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo here. The trade group will be meeting through Friday.
Member One Supports Women's Resource Center 06/14/2017 10:57 am ROANOKE, Va.–Member One FCU recently donated $1,000 to the Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley to support its mission of providing programs and services in the NRV community.
Minnesota CU Foundation Teams With Girl Scouts on Fin Lit 06/14/2017 12:03 pm ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and the Girl Scouts of the River Valley teamed up to provide Girl Scouts from throughout the metro area a chance to participate in Mad City Money, a financial literacy simulation similar to real-life