SECU of Maryland CEO Rod Staatz says convenience has become almost as important to consumers as confidence in financial institution's stability.

The Yuma, Ariz.-based, $229 million AEA FCU faces millions of dollars in bad loans and a relatively poor net worth ratio, according to its most recent Call Report from the NCUA.

After years of steadily holding back support for embedding smart chips into U.S. issued cards, the largest card brand has announced it will now back the use of smart card technology in the U.S.

Four state leaguesCalifornia, Texas, Georgia and Ohiohave organized a new Dallas firm, CU Partner Link, to develop new state-of-the-art products and services for member CUs concerned over lost income.