• Conn.SCCU approved to expand FOM to include New Haven County

    NEW HAVEN, Conn. - St. Raphael Healthcare CU, the tenth largest state-chartered credit union in Connecticut as of Dec. 31, 2000, was approved by the Office of the Banking Commissioner to amend its bylaws and expand its field of membership to consist of all persons who live or work in...

  • BISYS acquires Toner Organization

    LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - BISYS has acquired the Toner Organization, an Exton, Pennsylvania-based insurance brokerage firm that markets to credit unions. "This acquisition immediately expands our market presence and potential in the Mid-Atlantic region," said BISYS Chairman/CEO Lynn Mangum. As of March 31, 2001, revenues generated by BISYS Insurance and...

  • Fleet, Compaq join forces to offer "smart" keyboard

    PHILADELPHIA - Talk about a perfect match. Fleet Credit Card Services, a subsidiary of FleetBoston Financial, and Compaq Computer Corporation will offer Fleet's newest Fusion smart Visa credit card with Compaq's latest Presario 5000 and 7000 Series desktop PCs featuring an innovative Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard. Fleet's new, red...

  • TCUL Lending Services partners with Centrix Financial

    FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - The Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) Lending Services has teamed with Centrix Financial to offer an auto lending program to credit-impaired members with minimal risk. The Centrix Financial Portfolio Management Program is a turnkey system that features all of the operating procedures for underwriting, servicing, collection...

  • CUSA Technologies users conference set for Sept.

    SALT LAKE CITY- Credit union data processor CUSA Technologies said it plans to host its Annual Users Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 12 to 15, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. More than 200 CUSA Technologies credit union clients are expected to attend to hear about issues related...

  • A brand is a brand..is a brand..unless it's a CU brand

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Repeating the same message over and over again can no longer be considered boring-just call it branding. "A brand promises members a consistent experience," said CUNA Mutual Group Director of CU Marketing Services Debrah Dippen-Watterson. "When branding is done right, your brand is expressed at...

  • Lindsey writes CUNA on aiding Mexican credit unions

    WASHINGTON-Assistant to President George W. Bush on Economic Policy Larry Lindsey wrote CUNA President and CEO Dan Mica thanking CUNA for a letter about the credit union movement in the U.S. and letting him know that the administration is very interested in credit unions' work in cross-border issues. "The President...

  • PEMCO, STAR launch ATM processing

    SEATTLE - PEMCO Technology Services, a pass through processor, has partnered with STAR Systems to add ATM processing to its offerings. PEMCO will use STAR Systems' network gateway. Cards bearing the STAR logo are accepted at more than 200,000 ATMS and 800,000 POS locations. This latest move by PEMCO will...

  • Seidman announces resignation from OTS

    WASHINGTON-Ellen Seidman announced her resignation from the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) last week, effective upon the confirmation and appointment of her replacement. "The agency, weak when I was appointed in October 1997 because of a five-year lack of a confirmed Director and constant concern over its...

  • Credit Union Times sets single issue page record

    At 112 pages, the July 11, 2001 issue of Credit Union Times has set a new record for the number of pages in a single weekly issue. This issue will be distributed at the 2001 NAFCU Annual Conference and Exhibition. Interestingly, many of the issues in this publication's first year...