The World Council of Credit Unions has begun collecting money on behalf of Peruvian credit unions and their members who have been damaged by a large coastal earthquake.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. -- Using ATMs which are located in 5,000 7-11 convenience stores nationwide has saved members of credit unions which affiliate with the surcharge-free CO-OP Network almost $50 million in surcharges, according to CO-OP Financial Services, the network's parent CUSO.

BURNABY, British Columbia -- A veteran of the Canadian financial services sales industry has been named regional sales manager for Summit Information Systems Canada.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Countrywide Financial, the nation's largest mortgage lender and a major partner in the credit union mortgage arena, has tapped its $11.5 billion credit limit to ensure its funding liquidity. The $11.5 billion is provided by 40 of the world's largest banks. Housing starts have dropped back to...