Credit Union Management

Minnesota credit unions and banks were joining forces this week to oppose a retailer-backed interchange bill they described as “very bad legislation.”

The $836 million Unitus Community Credit Union of Portland, Ore., is now using a new IP communications software suite that has added several new channels to its member service lineup.

The $836 million Unitus Community Credit Union of Portland, Ore., is now using a new IP communications software suite that has added several new channels to its member service lineup.

Employees of federal credit unions have a conflict of interest if they disapprove a loan to a member and then refer the member to a mortgage banker that compensates that employee.

Two California-based consulting firms, Shapiro Partners and Samaha Associates, which both serve credit unions in a variety of disciplines ranging from business development and e-commerce strategy to technology management and advocacy, have merged.

State league lobbying is undergoing more revamps this spring with advocacy schedules getting altered at two more leagues–Texas and California–to advance a more focused industry message to lawmakers.