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Becker to Retire; Berger Named CEO

By Heather Anderson | January 16, 2013

NAFCU President/CEO Fred Becker, who announced his retirement Jan. 7, said he will be leaving the credit union industry for good when he leaves the trade July 31.
PenFed Growth Mode

By Michelle A. Samaad | January 16, 2013

Since its launch in 2006, Prudential PenFed Realty has used a formula to keep up with the demand for its services while showing homes to members who may have to uproot with little notice. The firm sets up shop where members are moving to.
Future CEO Dan Berger Predicts Business as Usual Post-Becker

By Heather Anderson | January 10, 2013

Berger said NAFCU’s current strengths in advocacy, education and compliance will continue to be top priorities after he takes over on Aug. 1.
Becker Eyeing Education After NAFCU Retirement

By Heather Anderson | January 9, 2013

“There’s nothing worse than an ‘ex’ anything,” outgoing trade group chief says.
113th Congress Day One: NAFCU and Military Coalition Defend Tax Exemption

By Heather Anderson | January 4, 2013

Trade group hits the Hill as Congress begins new session.
Javelin: Credit Unions Besting Community Banks in Mobile Banking

By Robert McGarvey | December 11, 2012

Credit unions are winning in the fight to gain traction in mobile banking, but adoption rates have a long way to grow.
Hawaii CUs Say Aloha to Tourist Dollar Resurgence

By Candice Reed | October 14, 2012

According to recent reports in The Wall Street Journal and other publications, Hawaii’s tourism economy is experiencing a big wave of double-digit increases in visitor arrivals and spending over the past year. However, Hawaii credit unions reported a flat return on average assets during first-quarter 2012, according to the NCUA’s...
Hawaii: Credit Unions Saying a Slow Aloha to Tourism Recovery

By Candice Reed | October 2, 2012

Second-quarter NCUA stats show Aloha State credit unions waiting for the wave of returning tourism dollars to lift their fortunes.
Consumer Bureau, Secondary Market Overshadow Meeting

By David Morrison | October 1, 2012

LAS VEGAS — While the first day of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association’s 16th annual conference featured optimism about credit union housing finance amid an uncertain economy, the second day was overshadowed by concerns about regulatory changes and secondary-market uncertainty.
Mortgage Execs Urged to Get Involved in Regulatory, Market Issues: Onsite Coverage

By David Morrison | September 26, 2012

LAS VEGAS — Costs associated with ongoing CFPB regulations remain a concern.