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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - As e-mail and instant messaging become more pervasive credit-union communication tools, so, too, have concerns for securing electronic transmissions between the credit union and its members and business partners. Credit unions have become popular phishing targets, proving phishers don't just target the largest institutions. "Phishing...

Credit unions have proven to be innovative, savvy marketers. See some of their savvy on display in the special report on pages 20-25.

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...