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LAS VEGAS - There were plenty of snickers to go around at a breakout session of the annual convention of the California/Nevada Credit Union Leagues with the title: "Confessions of Recovering Bankers." Sure enough, delegates enjoyed a few smiles and by all accounts gained some insight into banker thinking from...

PASADENA, Calif. - Kenneth Kramer, who has worked as Chief Financial Officer at CU Direct, was selected by Wescom CU as its new CFO. In his new position, Kramer is responsible for the oversight of Wescom's accounting and financial structure and activities, including the CU's investment portfolio, and assets and...

KAUAI, Hawaii - Not sure what a collaborative CUSO is? CUSOs that learned earlier this month of NACUSO's intention to restructure its focus on the collaborative business model had the opportunity to become more familiar with this new model, including what it entails and the benefits that can be derived...

SEATTLE - Whether it be mortgages, investment services or alternative payday loan products, Tristram Coffin says CUSOs are a vehicle for credit unions to deliver financial service options to consumers they might otherwise not have. The 39-year old Coffin who was selected in September by the Puget Sound Business Journal...

See how two NCUA professionals have been impacted by being called to fulfill their military duties. Pages 18.

Oregon credit unions are open to offering payday loan alternatives, but aren't sure if they want the regulator forcing them their hand. Page 40.