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MADISON, Wis.—There’s a large consumer segment that banks have yet to give attention and which represents a significant growth opportunity for credit unions, asserts one analyst.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–As part of the new navigation project for its core processing platform, CU*BASE, CU*Answers said it is offering its credit union clients a chance to win a new touch-screen laptop by completing a word search puzzle full of words related to the new navigation and sending it back to the CU*Answers Marketing team.

WASHINGTON–In a move welcomed by credit unions, the Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to delay implementation of its fiduciary rule that requires, among other things, that investment advisors act in the best interests of their clients.

CANTERBURY, U.K.–A credit union that was launched in part by the Archbishop of Canterbury and other church leaders is now seeking to expand to members of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and in Scotland.

Social Finance Inc., the marketplace lender known as SoFi, has been in the news twice this week. On Feb. 1st, Bloomberg reported that SoFi acquired Zenbanx’s technology for $100 million in stock.

SAN FRANCISCO–The $1.2-billion San Francisco Fire Credit Union has named Katherine “Kathy” Elser as its new president and CEO.

WASHINGTON—The CFPB and the Attorney General of Virginia have taken action against Woodbridge Coins and Jewelry Exchange, Inc., doing business as Woodbridge Gold & Pawn, for allegedly deceiving consumers about the actual annual costs of its loans.

NORTH GRENBUSH, N.Y.– Community Resource Federal Credit Union (CRFCU) celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch located in North Greenbush on the corner of Routes 4 and 43.