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Over the years we have seen greed and self-serving become something of the norm in business today. Has this phenomena now become part of the world of credit unions? This is hard to tell since most CEOs don't like to talk about it in an open forum for fear of...

HIGHTSTOWN, N.J. - Obtaining Congressional approval of H.R. 3579, the Credit Union Regulatory Improvement Act of 2003 (CURIA)-particularly the section regarding risk-based capital-has become a top legislative priority for the credit union leagues of New Jersey and New York and their members. If the bill is passed, the concept of...

NEWARK, Del. - More than 350 friends and colleagues attended a Dec. 21 memorial service at the University of Delaware to honor the legacy of former state Senator Bill Roth, who passed away on Dec. 13 at the age of 82. Roth, who represented Delaware for 34 years in Congress,...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Speakers at the Jan. 26 Partnering and Leadership Successes workshop on alternatives to predatory lending will be facing a sold out crowd, NCUA Board Member Debbie Matz announced last week. "It is very encouraging to see the overwhelming interest shown by credit union leaders in providing alternatives to predatory...

WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association is reporting that the number of past due credit card accounts hit an all-time high in the third quarter of 2003 even as delinquencies in other consumer loans fell. ABA chief economist James Chessen predicts that without strong job growth, credit card delinquencies would...

One of these days consumers may get so angry that they decide to revolt over the shoddy (and getting worse) treatment they are receiving as they seek out affordable, efficient, and convenient everyday financial services. It is no longer unusual for a consumer to go to the mail box one...

TUKWILA, Wash.-Boeing Employees Credit Union is diving into the member business services arena. In less than a year, BECU President and CEO Gary Oakland said his credit union has developed a member business services arm that will launch early this spring. BECU plans to offer a full range of services...

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. - CU Realty, a subsidiary of CU Companies Inc. which is owned by 38 metro area CUs and which provides full real estate services to CU members, has opened a satellite office at TopLine FCU's Maple Grove branch. TopLine is one of the owners of CU Companies....