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Relying on a new branding message to emphasize membership eligibility and a grassroots focus, the New York State Credit Union League said last week it is launching an aggressive and broad-based media campaign Oct. 1 under the slogan, "Credit Unions, Open to You, True To You."

In line with a trend toward private labeling, Westerra Credit Union has rebranded its securities subsidiary as Westerra Financial Advisors under CUNA Mutual's Brokerage Services unit.

NAFCU Chief Economist Tun Wai said that increasing new home sales in the western part of the country could mean the housing slump is turning the corner.

Credit unions are consolidating rapidly, but is it good or bad for the industry as a whole?

The issue of private insurance is heating up again as Washington State looks at reinstating a private insurance regulation.

A July report from the Congressional Research Service said that both Treasury and credit unions may oppose the Communities First Act (H.R. 1869) over its tax relief provisions.