WASHINGTON - First Tech CU joins a growing list of CUs offering full-blown account aggregation. The CU's service will be provided by Yodlee through an alliance between Yodlee and Callahan and Associates' Callahan Credit Union Financial Services Limited Partnership. So far nine credit unions are offering aggregation through the alliance.

WASHINGTON-Consumer Federation of America (CFA) Executive Director Stephen Brobeck cheered CUNA's work in the Renaissance Commission in a recent letter to the credit union trade association. He wrote that CFA was "particularly pleased" with the specific statement of credit unions' cooperative, non-profit nature and their dedication to serving those of...

In the wake of the current economic slowdown and disturbing international affairs, pessimism abounds in the business world. That attitude is spreading among some credit union leaders. As businesses become cautious during this time of turmoil, they tend to reduce capital expenditures, lay off people, and postpone expansions. They prefer...