CARSBAD, Calif. - Nine of the largest CUs in the country have purchased 60% of the outstanding shares of XCU Capital Corp., and within a new business model, have formed a "more diverse" broker dealer to serve members' financial planning needs. As a result of the transaction, XCU Capital will...

ALEXANDRIA, Va - NAFCU and CUNA differed slightly in their opinions about an NCUA proposal to allow federal credit unions to offer better benefit packages to attract more and better employees. NCUA seeks to clarify that the scope of its regulations in this area is not confined to retirement benefits...

LAS VEGAS - In a city that is open 24-hours, WestStar has rediscovered its branding groove by going back to its roots. "If I had any message for other credit unions it would be to go back to basics, figure out what your common bond is and brand from there,"...

ALEXANDRIA, Va - Credit unions continued making a growing number of first mortgages in 2001, writing 16.7% more of the real estate loans than in 2000, up from $76.3 to $89.1 billion, according to NCUA. The 16.7% growth rate for the loans doubled last year's 7.8% growth rate as well....