Magnolia FCU purchased and assumed the assets of Valued Members FCU, which the NCUA liquidated on May 31 after conserving it last month because of its financial problems. It is the ninth federally insured credit union liquidated in 2011.

SAN ANTONIO — The economy will improve slightly, but consumers will continue to be cautious about spending and talking on new debt, CUNA's top economists said at a session during America's Credit Union Conference.

Financial Management Solutions Inc. said it has deployed its Teller Management System software at the $344 million Global Credit Union of Spokane, Wash.

A credit union headquartered in Oklahoma City has begun offering its members loans they can use to finance the construction of tornado shelters. This year has been a record year for killer tornadoes across the Midwest and South.

Today Foursquare announced a nationwide partnership with American Express to offer discounts to cardholders when they check in at select merchants. .

Lisa Pesta, vice president of human resources at Meriwest Credit Union (at right in white), speaks to another employee about signing up for the Meriwest Credit Union Bicycle Challenge.

From our June 15 print edition, credit union staffers from around the land speak on that topic. Plus, a video from the Maryland & D.C. Credit Union Association conference.

In a push to strengthen member relationships, two Twin Cities credit unions are now offering savings-linked ATM-debit accounts that automatically rounds up differences on purchases.