The 11,000 members of the True North Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, have responded strongly to a targeted offer centered on the credit union's Platinum Visa card.

Credit unions in Wisconsin may soon be able to double their financial support for charitable and community organizations.

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Two billion-dollar credit unions are currently seeking to convert to a bank charter. Another, HAR-CO Maryland FCU with a not-insignificant $193 million in assets, is also seeking a conversion. These credit unions, if successful, will necessarily leave the credit union trade associations and the NCUSIF.