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Alabama's top credit union regulator said he will lift the year-old conservatorship of the $184 million Mutual Savings Credit Union now that the Birmingham CU has restored profitability and fixed its balance sheet.

The $227 million SharePlus Federal Bank, the former SharePlus Federal Credit Union, has filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission to make its initial public offering of stock.

Congress completed work today on what some said is the most comprehensive financial regulatory bill since the New Deal when the Senate approved the measure 60 to 39.

More profitable, more liquid and having better credit quality are a few of the traits of smaller businesses that do not use credit, a SBA Office of Advocacy study revealed.

Small businesses seeking ways to grow their firms will have access to a free, online library from Power Financial Credit Union to make it happen.

During what he hopes will be the beginning of the final debate on the financial overhaul bill, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd thanked NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz for her help during the drafting and negotiations.