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• Stocks Tumble and Member-Investors Seek Shelter

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 17, 2011

  As the markets continue to roil in the aftermath of the country’s credit rating downgrade, members are likely seeking safe havens for their investment choices.

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  Members Yearn for Safety in Midst of Market Plunge

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 8, 2011

  MEMBERS Capital Advisors managing director cautions against "knee-jerk, panicked decisions."

• Kentucky CUs Challenged to Generate More Growth

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 25, 2010

  While Kentucky credit unions are performing higher than the national average in a number of areas, the cooperatives were challenged by CUNA Mutual Group to seek out more growth strategies.

• CUNA Mutual Committee to Screen 401(k) Programs

  July 14, 2010

  CUNA Mutual Group has formed a five-person committee to assure plan sponsors that the investment options in one of its 401(k) programs have been thoroughly screened and monitored.

• 401(k) Due Diligence Goal of New CUNA Mutual Committee

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 28, 2010

  To assure plan sponsors that the investment options in one of its 401(k) programs have been thoroughly screened and monitored, CUNA Mutual Group has formed a five-person committee to make it happen.

• 'Fat Finger' Theories Aside, Members Are Advised to Stay on Track

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 19, 2010

  Huddled in a room last week, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro met with the leaders of the six exchanges to get to the bottom of what caused unusual trading activity and enormous stock market selloff on May 6.

• Market Sell-Off Not Surprising Says CUNA Mutual Director

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 7, 2010

  Yesterday's strange trading activity during the market's large sell-off is no surprise given the strong recoveries for most indexes as of late.