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• SEC Charges Couple in $75 Million Charitable Annuity Scam

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 5, 2013

  Florida filing says Richard and Susan Olive bilked $75 million from more than 400 investors in more than 30 states.

• New Charitable Trust Formed

  By Marc Rapport  |  December 11, 2011

  Credit unions now have a new way to support consumer financial efforts in their own state and nationally.

• NCUF Establishes Charitable Lead Trust

  By Marc Rapport  |  November 22, 2011

  The National Credit Union Foundation has a new way for credit unions to support state and national programs.

• How’s Your Crystal Ball Working?

  By Bill Partin  |  October 10, 2011

  Many of us, including our members, wish we had a crystal ball to provide us with the answers to many of life’s questions.

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  How’s Your Crystal Ball Working?

  By Bill Partin  |  October 10, 2011

  Many of us wish we had a crystal ball we could use to provide us with the answers to many of life’s questions. In many respects, our members feel the same way.

• NCUA Reiterates Guidance Is Just Guidance for Brokerages

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  February 23, 2011

  The NCUA recently reiterated that guidance on best practices involving third-party brokerage arrangements is just that and does not carry the force of formal regulation.

• NACUSO Protests NCUA Guidance on Nondeposit Investments

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 26, 2011

  Third-party brokerage arrangements for the sale of nondeposit investment products outlined in a recent NCUA guidance letter contain duties some federal credit unions may not have the ability to perform.

• FCUs May Not be Equipped to Oversee Broker Investment Choices

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 12, 2011

  NACUSO said an NCUA letter on the third party brokerage arrangements for the sale of nondeposit investment products contains duties that credit unions may not have the expertise to perform.

• Brokers Brace for Transparency Rules; Advisers Build on Existing Model

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 20, 2010

  Of the litany of regulations coming around the bend within the retail investment space, financial advisers said they are most concerned about the fiduciary standard and additional disclosure rules.