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• Vt. Regulator May Nix 'Banking' in CU Ads

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 30, 2012

  The banking industry’s longstanding effort to deter or prevent credit unions from using the words “bank” and “banking” in advertising was advanced to a new plateau last week with a proposed cease and desist order placed by the state’s top regulator on the $600 million Vermont State Employees Credit Union.

• Battle Over 'B' Word in Vermont Includes TV Debate

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 24, 2012

  The “Battle Over the B-Word” was heating up Tuesday with Vermont's top credit union regulator, bankers and the $600 million Vermont State Employees Credit Union.

• ‘Bank’ Ad Issue Been Around For Years, Says Vermont Regulator

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 18, 2012

  State banking commissioner cites 1969, 2006 laws in cease-and-desist order against Vermont State Employees Credit Union.

• Vermont State Employees CEO Calls Fight Over ‘Bank’ Use ‘Amazing’

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 18, 2012

  CEO Steven Post said he has asked Vermont regulator for more information about complainant and expects hearing on appeal in four to six weeks.

• Vermont Scrap Over ‘Banking’ in Ads

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 18, 2012

  Credit union hit with banker-backed state order to quit using "banking" in ads and marketing.