WASHINGTON - CUNA's "radio outreach" program launched in April to promote financial literacy and featuring dozens of live and taped interviews by CUNA President/CEO Dan Mica proved to be a ratings hit reaching an estimated 11 million listeners. CUNA said it arranged 20 interviews with radio hosts and news figures...
ERVIN, Tenn. - Now here's a story that simply rises to the occasion: it's about Sandy Lingerfelt, president and CEO of Clinchfield Federal Credit Union and her legendary skills as the supreme maker of sourdough bread plus other delicacies. In fact, Lingerfelt, a CUNA director who makes 2,000 loaves of...
CHANDLER, Ariz. - The $18 billion market for weddings and bridal registry has huge potential for credit unions, according to participants in a Filene Research Institute study. "Right now we've been looking to find a marketable name for a wedding package that would work nationally," said Geri Dillingham, executive vice...
DETROIT -The downbeat Michigan economy is helping trigger a sharp rise in mergers of small Michigan credit unions with one Detroit area CU taking on four CUs in a consolidation trend showing no signs of letup through the remainder of 2005. By one count, there have been 10 Michigan mergers...
MADISON, Wis. - In a shakeup of its academic ties, the Filene Research Institute has split from the University of Wisconsin School of Business on the college's long-time contract to manage credit union-related research projects with Filene deciding instead to hire its own research director. The ending of its "formal...
NORMAN, Okla. - The $4.2 million CSH Federal Credit Union knows first hand what it's like to deal with a demanding sponsor. Indeed, CSH, which has maintained its main office on the premises of its hospital sponsor for 44 years, opened its doors last month in new rented space about...
PONTIAC, Mich.- In a new twist on documenting credit unions' social activism, the Michigan Credit Union League is launching a broad-based campaign to get all 380 of its member CUs to compile a full list of charity and goodwill projects. The list, being gathered in lengthy surveys sent to CEOs...
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Taking precautions against conversion problems down the road, the Michigan Credit Union League is now working with the state regulator on drawing up bank charter conversion disclosure rules for CU members and boards. "We don't have any credit unions chomping at the bit now, but our Government...
SALEM, Ore. - Financial lobbies in the state including the Credit Union Association of Oregon are urging lawmakers to adopt a "go slow" approach on bills dealing with identity theft and security breaches betting Congress will take up pre-emptive bills during the current session or in 2006. In the meantime,...
COLUMBIA, Md. - Moving to ease the financial plight of small credit unions, the Maryland Credit Union League is slashing by more than 50% - and in some cases 90% - fees paid to attend education sessions by CUs under $20 million. It also is reducing fees -by nearly the...

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With AI-driven attacks on the rise, meeting NCUA Part 748 cybersecurity requirements is more critical than ever. This guide provides practical steps for credit unions to replace security assumptions with evidence-based validation.
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Download Resource
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