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The $8.5 billion BECU of Seattle cited recently as a favored financial institution in the media and Congressional focus on big bank practices is prepping for a February marketing campaign tapping into the "mad as hell" sentiment.

A holding company for OmniAmerican Bank, formerly OmniAmerican Credit Union, started trading stock on the NASDAQ stock exchange this morning after members of the federally chartered thrift voted to approve a conversion to a stock issuing bank.

A credit union, any credit union, tops the nation's big banks in meeting the needs and expectations of consumers, according to a leading think firm.

Sources familiar with the National Credit Union Foundation say that Bucky Sebastian is in discussions with the National Credit Union Foundation about becoming its next executive director.

Recognizing their performance and contributions to the financial services industry, CUNA Brokerage Services Inc. recently honored 20 financial advisers with its Women of Distinction award.

Despite banker opposition, Washington State credit unions are encouraged legislation allowing deposits of public funds in CUs could be enacted this session following support from a key lawmaker, the Washington Credit Union League said Thursday.