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Fed Maintains Rates at 5-1/4%

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At last week's meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate at 5-1/4%.

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September 26, 2006

Coastal FCU Brings More Investment Seminars to Members

Nearly 750 persons attended two retirement planning sessions hosted by Coastal Federal Credit Union in March, and the $1.5 billion CU is hoping that its upcoming "Food for Thought" financial seminars will garner just as large a turnout. The seminars are for anyone interested in getting a head start on...

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September 26, 2006

Another CU Expands Pemco Role

Pemco Technologies, a noted card processor for CUs, has announced that $140 million Heartland Credit Union, with more than 18,000 members, has expanded its relationship with Pemco Technologies. The CU will add both member awards and debit/ATM processing to the services it already uses.

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September 26, 2006

SECU Payday Loan Program Gets USA Today Coverage

The $13.6 billion State Employees' Credit Union's payday loan alternative program has drawn the attention of USA Today.

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September 26, 2006

Public Funds Bill Eyed in Nebraska

Citing support from lawmakers and a friendly visit with Gov. Dave Heineman, the Nebraska Credit Union League said last week it is considering re-introducing in 2007 a bill to allow deposit of public funds in credit unions, a simmering issue during the last year.

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September 26, 2006

NCUA Board Finalizes Deposit Insurance Reform in Lightning Fast Meeting

In near-record time, NCUA closed its Sept. 21 board meeting upon finalizing updates to its deposit insurance rules.

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September 26, 2006

Royce Tells CUs to Keep Up CURIA Push; Two More Sign On

Primary CURIA Co-sponsor Congressman Ed Royce (R-Calif.) urged credit unions to continue to push for co-sponsors to the Credit Union Regulatory Improvements Act.

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September 26, 2006