NASCUS President/CEO Mary Martha Fortney announced the promotions of several key staff members.

A 1993 Securities and Exchange Commission letter that authorized banks, thrifts, and credit unions to enter into third-party brokerage arrangements under certain conditions without them having to register is still in effect, according to Guy Messick, general counsel for NACUSO.

A contingency of Texas lawmakers from among CURIA's 128 co-sponsors have distributed a "dear colleague" letter seeking support for a hearing and markup on the bill before the first session of the 110th Congress recesses.

Retired CUNA Mutual Group President/CEO Robert L. Curry has died at the age of 84 from a heart attack.