Maurice Smith

• Carolinas League Boards Approve Merger Recommendation

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 9, 2013

  If credit unions agree, the South and North Carolina credit union leagues would consolidate as one on Jan. 1.

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  Debit Cards Still Revenue Builders for Cash-Strapped CUs

  By Natasha Chilingerian  |  March 8, 2013

  In their quest to comfortably cover operating expenses with help from noninterest income, several credit unions said this year, they’ll mostly rely on NSF fees and interchange income, followed by income from insurance products and monthly service fees.

• Carolina Leagues Mull Merger

  By Peter Strozniak  |  December 6, 2012

  North and South Carolina credit union leagues form task force to consider consolidation.

• Does NCUA Disdain the Dual System?

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 5, 2012

  The NCUA’s proposed rule that would allow it to declare state-chartered federally insured credit unions in “troubled condition” is the latest move by the federal regulator that has some state- chartered credit unions and their regulators crying foul.

• Does NCUA Disdain the Dual System? Print Preview

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 3, 2012

  Proposed NCUA "troubled condition" rule has some state-chartered credit unions, their regulators crying foul. Get the story early in this week's print preview.

• NC League Still Pursuing CAMEL Standoff Resolution

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 2, 2012

  League chair says resolution still necessary because of "new legal ground" federal regulators staked in ordering dual exams.

• CUs Offer Up Support for Corporate Prepayment Plan

  By Claude R. Marx  |  June 27, 2011

  Credit unions in a range of sizes mostly indicated a general willingness to participate in the NCUA’s corporate credit union assessment prepayment plan. But some said they wanted more information on, or modifications to, the proposal.

• Community Partnerships Can Pave the Way for Goodwill

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  June 27, 2011

  Never underestimate the power of innovation and a mutually beneficial partnership within your credit union’s local community.

• Firefighting Debit Card Continues to Contribute

  By David Morrison  |  May 31, 2011

  A debit card designed to help North Carolina firefighters has continued to generate contributions, according to the Local Government Federal Credit Union.

• LGFCU Firefighting Debit Card Keeps Generating Funds

  By David Morrison  |  May 20, 2011

  A debit card aimed at helping North Carolina firefighters continues to generate contributions, its issuing credit union says.