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WASHINGTON -As the Hispanic population continues to grow across the country, so does the number of adult Hispanics online, according to a study released by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Fifty percent of Hispanics are now using the Internet. The study was based on a survey in February...

CANTON, Ohio - The Stark County Chapter of credit unions carried a lot of "hot air" during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade here. About 40 credit union CEOs and employees maneuvered a 40-foot helium-filled Richie Rich balloon along the 2.2-mile parade trail. Balloon handlers wore polo shirts...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - When Police and Families Credit Union (PFCU) launched its online banking service called AccessOnline this month, 260 members used it in the first day. The response continues to grow. The new service allows members to check accounts, transfer funds between their accounts and family members' accounts,...

NEW YORK - The United Nations Federal Credit Union is the latest to jump on board the branding train. "With branches overseas and here, we quickly recognized the need to consolidate into one brand that would create a unified experience for members," said UNFCU Vice President of Marketing Debra Innocent....

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - A new Technographics Report from Forrester Research, Inc. finds that consumers with investable assets of at least $1 million are confident about the economy and market, secure in their wealth and optimistic about technology. As a result, Forrester recommends two approaches to reach those consumers - breeding...

LONDON, England - A debate before Parliament put the case for credit unions strongly before the House of Commons, including a central services organization, which is a pet project of the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL). The debate was introduced by Gareth R. Thomas, Labour and Co-op member for...