WASHINGTON -NCUA Chairman Michael E. Fryzel told a Senate panel today that credit unions are "unique and distinct institutions that require a unique and distinct regulator."

Florida Commerce Credit Union announced that its chief financial officer has been appointed as the credit union's new CEO.

Truliant Federal Credit Union Marketing Communications Supervisor Ryan Shell was recently named one of the The Triad Business Journal's top 40 leaders under 40.

Citing her work on behalf of credit unions, the Credit Union Association of New York gave U.S. Rep. Nydia Vel?zquez (D-N.Y.) its legislator of the year award.