Connecticut

• Credit Unions Ride Social Media

  By Robert McGarvey  |  April 3, 2013

  No longer is it a case of should a credit union be active on social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Now, it has shifted to just how active and on exactly which channels.

• Backlash Against Credit Card Surcharging Appears Growing

  By David Morrison  |  April 2, 2013

  Twenty-eight states either have bans or are considering them in wake of proposed antitrust settlement.

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  Charter Oak FCU Expands Business Lending Division

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 1, 2013

  Bank veteran joins Connecticut credit union to bolster business lending operation.

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  Legacy Core Systems Often More Bang Than Whiz: Opinion

  By Robert Bessel  |  March 21, 2013

  Wondering why it takes so long to get new functions installed on a legacy system, or why only a few of the new features work as advertised?

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  Donations 3-13-13

  March 8, 2013

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  People Helping People: March 7 Shout Outs

  By Staff Writer  |  March 7, 2013

  Pictures and plaudits for credit unions living out the movement's motto in their communities.

• Continuity Control Rolls Out Automated Compliance Software

  By Robert McGarvey  |  March 6, 2013

  Solution tracks NCUA regulations and delivers changes credit unions need to make; targeted to smaller credit unions.

• Connecticut Consolidation: $1.5 Million Quiet Corner Community CU into Charter Oak FCU

  By Peter Strozniak  |  February 27, 2013

  Merger would give $763 million Charter Oak its 13th branch in London and Windham counties.

• People 2-27-13

  February 27, 2013

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  MBL Bill Reintroduced: How Much Fight Is Left On Hike?

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 27, 2013

  Surrounding the chocolates, roses and love-filled greeting cards that made the rounds in Washington on Valentine’s Day, was an announcement from Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) re-introducing a bill that would increase the member business lending cap from 12.25% of assets to 27.5%.