Citing competing business interests, William B. Eckhardt, a CUNA Mutual board member since 2005 and president/CEO of Alaska USA Federal Credit, has resigned his CUNA Mutual director seat.

Citing a large number of its members that will be negatively affected if this year's assessments are above 20 basis points,

The $183 million Mutual Savings Credit Union of Birmingham, Ala., placed into a controversial conservatorship by regulators a year ago, is on the mend and is recording a profit for the first quarter, president/CEO Douglas Key said last week.

Thanks to NuMark Credit Union members of Brownie Troop 301 of Plainfield, Ill., know more about how money is made, how to spot counterfeit money and the importance of saving.

NCUA examiners will look at items such as the level and nature of inherent balance sheet risks, management expertise and adequacy of reserves allocated, when doing examinations of credit unions.

Financing from a CUSO of MAX, Your Community Credit Union, played a part in helping a Tennessee wire manufacturing plant to earn an energy project of the year honor.

Bank of America announced last month that in June it will stop authorizing overdrafts at ATMs and for everyday debit card purchases unless a customer has a linked savings account or credit card.

At Genisys Credit Union, a financial fitness program all begins with regular check-ups, so the Auburn Hills, Mich.-based credit union is offering locals free credit reviews with experts.