MADISON, Wis. — CUNA Mutual Group opened its new trading room onApril 17.

The 1,700-square-foot trading room is home to traders, analystsand portfolio managers who are now able to more effectively andefficiently share real-time information, CUNA Mutual said, addingthe communication will allow for better collaboration among theequity, fixed income and derivative professionals.

The trading room, in which CUNA Mutual invested approximately$800,000, includes 14 full trading desks, four analyst tables, astock ticker and two plasma monitors for real-time investmentinformation.

“This trading room, as well as the addition of high-performingprofessional staff, represents our continuing commitment to CUNAMutual Asset Management and further development of the investmentcapability of CUNA Mutual Group and MEMBERS Capital Advisors,” saidDavid Marks, CUNA Mutual Group executive vice president and chiefinvestment officer.

This trading room is part of CUNA Mutual's three-year companytransformation to align with industry best practices while focusingon core businesses, according to the company. CUNA Mutual said ithas added 26 investment professionals from investment firms througha nationwide recruiting effort.

“This substantial investment in the company's infrastructurewill benefit our credit union customers and their members throughour ability to act and respond quickly to investmentopportunities,” Marks said.