Credit Unions Issue Record $12 Billion in Business Loans in 2011: NAFCU 3:52PM

New record high announced during National Small Business Week as trade group, Sen. Mark Udall repeat call for raising member business lending cap.

FOXNews Critical of Credit Union CEO Pay 3:18PM

FOXNews’ Happening Now program was critical Thursday morning of credit union CEO compensation, questioning whether credit unions should keep their tax-exempt status.

New NCUA Rules Require Written TDR Policies, Ease Reporting Burdens: Onsite Coverage 3:08PM

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The NCUA Board extended regulatory flexibility standards but required written loan workout policies for troubled debt restructuring by Oct. 1.

CMFG Life Insurance’s Subsidiaries Receive ‘Excellent’ Ratings 1:58PM

CUMIS Insurance Society’s and Producers Agriculture Insurance Co.’s financial strength ratings both now have "A" ratings from A.M. Best.

Justice Federal Credit Union Does Emergency Merger With Small Atlanta Credit Union 1:44PM

In an emergency move with the NCUA, Justice Federal Credit Union of Chantilly, Va., is merging the Georgia Department of Public Safety Credit Union.

Auto Lending Leaders Receive CUSO’s Top Honors 12:27PM

CU Direct Corp. has recognized seven credit unions for their lending practices and success in 2011.

Pawtucket Credit Union Chooses Q2ebanking Suite 12:10PM

The $1.3 billion Pawtucket Credit Union in Pawtucket, R.I., will soon be using the Q2ebanking online banking suite, the Austin, Texas, company said.

John Lund Succeeds Rick Craig as CEO at America First 10:23AM

Lund currently executive vice president at $5.4 billion Utah credit union.

Former Rhode Island Credit Union Forms Mutual Holding Company 10:17AM

Depositors at Coastway Community Bank, a $310 million bank in Cranston, R.I., that used to be Coastway Community Credit Union, approve mutual holding company.

Southeast Corporate Members Approve Merger Into Corporate One 9:44AM

Final step is meeting capitalization goal of $75 million.

WesCorp members seek new home for services, shy from staking new capital. Get the story in next week's print edition today in this print preview.

Here's a look at how five college town credit unions keep members who move on after graduation. One key: electronic services.

Not for CEOs: Credit Unions in the Technology (r)Evolution

Dan-Joe Barry

Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities of Big Data

Walt Laskos

7 Ways to Make Financial Literacy Month Work Year-Round

Anthony R. Plastino III

The FFIEC’s New Guidance: Some Guideline, Help As Audits Under Way