Consumers are being driven in higher numbers to credit union Web sites as a result of the media and government focus on big bank practices, according to NAFCU and CUNA.

All employees of the Centralia branch of the $741 million TwinStar Credit Union were reported safe Monday after a lock down and occupation by a SWAT team after an early morning attempted robbery at the southeast Washington State facility.

State National Companies, a provider of collateral protection insurance programs, said it has acquired the assets of Finegold Insurance Agency, a firm that provides services to credit unions.

World Council of Credit Unions announced today the International Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments from credit unions and other financial services providers on issues surrounding fair value measurements.