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BALTIMORE - The Maryland Credit Union League has developed a two-year strategic plan for enhanced services for credit unions, and CUs will have a chance to learn more about them and offer their suggestions at a series of town hall-style meetings MCUL plans to hold throughout the state. Three meetings...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The tech-savvy consumer who can just as easily shop for loans on the Web is presenting striking new challenges to credit unions seeking to build consumer loan volume, according to Chip Filson, president of Washington-based Callahan & Associates. Addressing the California Credit Union League's 20/20 Conference meeting...

ARLINGTON, Va. - United National Federal Credit Union was awarded first place in NAFCU's annual Innovation Showcase awards. The awards highlight innovative works that have led to credit union success stories, according to NAFCU. UNFCU won the top spot for its WebChat program, which facilitates member contact through a two-way,...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Credit unions can look forward to greater regulatory flexibility and agency efficiency during JoAnn Johnson's term as chairman of the NCUA Board, says Johnson. As chairman, Johnson noted, there are more demands on her time. "The role as chairman provides for additional responsibilities and duties such as...

Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, West Lafayette, Ind. has raised over $7,000 for the March of Dimes. The PEFCU team was one of 80 teams participating locally in WalkAmerica. The three-mile walk attracted 903 participants and raised a total of $158,000 for the March of Dimes. Pacific Resource Credit Union,...

ARLINGTON, Va. - NAFCU replied to NACHA's request for comment on modifications to its operating rules with a big thumbs up. NACHA's-the Electronic Payments Association's-proposal would permit unauthorized entries to consumers' accounts and incorrectly including Standard Entry Class Codes to be returned within 60 days. It would also add a...

TAMPA, Fla - The $204 million Florida Central Credit Union has seen its credit card balances increase by 40% in just a year by using balance transfer and pre-approval promotions, according to PSCU Financial Services, the card services cooperative that provided the services the credit union used. "Credit cards are...

When selecting and implementing new technology, security is rarely a top priority. It should be. Most IT specialists value stability and functionality above all else in new products because they base their decisions on business needs. The reality, however, is that compromised security is ultimately a business issue, and you...