The NCUA's announcement that it is writing a supervisory letter for examiners, advising them on how to evaluate credit union key measures in light of the poor economy, may be in response to a complaint from a major trade group.

MEMBERS Trust Co. has teamed up with the $920 million Elevations Credit Union to help members with their estate planning needs.

The legislative battle in Ohio over credit unions receiving public funds is heating up this month with a House bill introduced last Friday drawing fire from the banking lobby.

The House Financial Services Committee could deal with the question of whether the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency will be able to preempt state consumer laws when it resumes the markup of legislation tomorrow.