HARRISBURG, Pa. - In partnership with Certegy Inc., the Alpharetta, Ga. card and check processor, the Pennsylvania Credit Union League is developing a non-member check cashing service with the first CU signups expected "in 30 to 60 days." Debuting the program in Pennsylvania July 1 will be the $50 million...

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"If credit unions are to remain competitive, they can't get bogged down with operating a CUSO just for the sake of having this separate business if the credit union determines it's not in their best interest." NACUSO President Bob Dorsa commenting on credit unions' decisions whether to offer services directly...

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