Consumer advocate's push against credit union short-term lenders hurting those they think they're protecting.

Much fanfare has been made over credit unions member growth resurgence over the past 18 months. Its been wonderful to witness, and with the hard work of the entire credit union community, it can continue in perpetuity.

A lot of sunshine and just a few dark clouds set a pretty good scene for the credit union industry.

The NCUAs recent proposal that credit unions pay the federal regulator a fee to oversee the derivatives program has raised complaints among credit unions. NAFCU immediately fired off a statement supporting credit unions entry into derivatives, but blasting the fee as setting bad precedent because the $250 million threshold would...

NCUA's proposed rule about charging a fee for derivatives program is actually innovative.

Last week Credit Union Times, via CUTimes.com, broke the story that former Oregon Senator Rick Metsger was going to the be the White Houses nominee to fill the vacant seat on the NCUA Board, later confirmed by the administration.

HERSHEY, Pa. Jim McCormack, CEO of the PCUA, has been a force to be reckoned with for more than 40 years in the industry.

HERSHEY, Pa. Rock guitarist Jeff Baxter has used his understanding of music to help the highest levels of the Defense Department keep the U.S. safe.