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In what could be an ugly proxy fight, a credit union turned bank is taking heat from a large investor for the institution's performance and executive pay. See page 4.

ALBANY, N.Y. - The National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) has presented the New York Credit Union Foundation a $9,978 grant. The grant will support the classroom component of a youth financial education project, Kid's Cash Kit & Caboodle, which the NYCUF is piloting with seven credit unions across the...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Unity One Federal Credit Union is proving to Fossil Ridge High School students that it can literally "pay" to go to school. In an effort to promote perfect attendance, the $110 million credit union has teamed with the high school to provide cash rewards to those...

EDINBURGH, Scotland - Scottish credit unions have until March 1,2006 to apply for funds to help them promote membership, conduct training and refurbish their premises from the Scottish Credit Union Capacity Fund set up by the Scottish Executive (Parliament) to promote credit union membership among the population. The Scottish Executive...

TAMPA, Fla. - The new year has brought a new look and feel to Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union's Web site. In addition to better navigation, one of the new design elements includes the "flying money" design that can be spotted all over town on Tampa Bay Federal ATMs and...

TEHRAN, Iran - The Samen Taavoni Credit Union based in Tehran was founded in 1997 to help soldiers and their families who had been affected by the Iranian-Iraqi war. They are now the largest credit union in the country. Membership is open to anyone. More than 1,700 employees service members...