Jim Rubenstein

• National 1st, San Jose in Silicon Valley Merger

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 9, 2012

  Two Silicon Valley credit unions, the $207 million National 1st CU of Sunnyvale and the $140 million San Jose CU, are planning a merger.

• Vermont ‘B’ Word Clash Draws New Industry Input

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 8, 2012

  Vermont clash over “bank” and “banking” widened Wednesday as CUNA, two state leagues and a New Jersey credit union weighed in.

• San Antonio-Based Randolph-Brooks FCU Expands Austin Presence

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 8, 2012

  RBFCU opens first regional headquarters in Texas capital city, plans more branches.

• SAC FCU Breaks Ground on New HQ, Sets Expansion Plans

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 7, 2012

  Nebraska governor among dignitaries expected at Tuesday ceremony.

• South Carolina Federal Defends ‘Every Day is Bank Transfer Day’ Trademark in Vermont Dispute

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 6, 2012

  Palmetto State credit union's attorney asks Vermont regulator to ensure trademarked "Every Day is Bank Transfer Day" is protected.

• ‘Bank’ Case Hearing Set In Vermont

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 5, 2012

  Vermont’s regulator, now at the center of a bank-credit union scrap over the use of “bank” and “banking” in credit union advertising, last week set Aug. 22 as the date for a preliminary conference hearing on a proposed cease and desist order against the $600 million Vermont State Employees Credit...

• Vermont Occupiers Spin New National Idea

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 2, 2012

  Group considers taking 'Members for Credit Union Democracy' idea nationwide.

• FoolProof Adds Four More Credit Union Subscribers

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 2, 2012

  Wisconsin, California credit unions join financial literacy, advocacy firm's client list.

• Heritage Completes Truax Wisconsin Merger

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 1, 2012

  Heritage CU combines with smaller Truax CU.

• Educational Credit Unions Merge

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 1, 2012

  Educational Systems FCU and Montgomery County Teachers FCU combine assets.