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AUSTIN, Texas - Registration has now begun for the 2009 CUISPA Technology Risk Management & Security Summit set for Feb. 8-10 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The NCUA has selected $3.6 billion Citizens Equity First Credit Union to purchase and acquire the assets of Valley Credit Union, according to a letter sent to Valley CU members yesterday from NCUA Regional Director Melinda Love.

MADISON, Wis. -- In the wake of bank merger and bailouts, credit unions may have opportunities to grow their membership but only if they follow through on promotion and forging local ties now.

WASHINGTON - Housing starts fell 18.9% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 625,000, the Commerce Department reported today.

WASHINGTON - Saying that the increases in bank failures have caused a strain on the insurance system, the FDIC today announced a 7 basis point increase in premiums starting next year.

MADISON, Wis. - NAFCU economist Dr. Tun Wai is among those predicting the Federal Reserve Board will announce a rate cut when it concludes a two-day meeting today.