WASHINGTON-A throng of congressional and credit union dignitaries turned out for NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson's inaugural reception on Capitol Hill June 3. The reception in the Lyndon B. Johnson Room on the Senate side of the Capitol was hosted by the entire Iowa congressional delegation. Congressmen Tom Latham (R-Iowa), Steve...
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. - As part of its long-range strategic plan of growing non-traditional revenue, Kinecta Federal Credit Union has acquired Tustin, California-based multi-line insurance agency Apollo Agencies, Inc. through its CUSO Kinecta Management Company, LLC. Apollo focuses on personal lines - auto, homeowners, and life and health insurance -...
TULSA, Okla. - With this state now high on the list for bank attacks, the Oklahoma Credit Union League this month mounted a vigorous, new CU-linked "Get Out the Vote" offensive aimed at winning industry support from state and federal lawmakers at the ballot box. The League's registration drive, being...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Janet Tempel has joined Alaska USA Trust Co. as a trust officer where she will provide individualized trust services for clients in Alaska and throughout the United States. Alaska USA Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union with more than $3.5 billion...
MONETT, Mo. - Jack Henry & Associates Inc. plans to open two new remote item processing centers this year to handle the increased business expected in the wake of Check 21, the company says. An OutLink center in St. Louis will open July 1 and another will open in Philadelphia...
WASHINGTON - In the next couple of months, NCUA will be announcing a new partnership with Operation HOPE, a group that promotes financial literacy and empowerment. According to Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Bryant, the group has taught 130,000 kids about saving in nine states, 15 cities, and...
CHAPIN, S.C. - A team of online banking security specialists has developed a software tool to help credit unions determine if their sites can be comprised by automated hacking scripts and denial-of-service attacks. The CUDefense team is trying to drum up business for its new BankBuster software that it's offering...
CALABASAS, Calif. and MILWAUKEE - A Digital Insight and Metavante bill payment white paper found clients who participated in the Digital Insight Growth and Retention Program (GRP) during 2003 saw 66% growth in bill payment over non-participants. The white paper includes profiles of marketing best practices at three top-performing clients,...
NEWARK, Ohio - Fiberglas Federal Credit Union has linked free gas to kick off a new auto loan promotion. The $83 million credit union has teamed up with Englefield Oil/Duke and Duchess to offer members who finance their car or truck through the credit union $100 in free gas. The...
Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union, El Paso, Texas, has elected the following board directors: Christian Heinemann, Gilbert Tijerina and Dr. Kevin Boberg. U.S. New Mexico Federal Credit Union, Albuquerque, Board Chairman W. Charles Bennet has retired after 17 years of service. The following officers have been elected to the board:...