My very best wishes to Mike Welch as he moves on to yet another chapter in and beyond his illustrious career as a credit union leader, publisher, and yes even as a mentor to those of us who read all of your 794 columns. As a retired credit union volunteer...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Bank of America has started an innovative program which, should it spread, may become another way for credit unions to promote their debit card programs. Under the Keep the Change program, Bank of America will round up the bills paid by debit card holders and put the...

RSM McGladrey, Inc., a national business consulting, accounting, and tax provider, has named Maureen Hebert senior regulatory compliance consultant in the National Credit Union practice group, which reviews regulatory compliance for credit union clients. Colleague Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Colorado Credit Union League, has named Karen Morgan...

SAVANNAH, Ga. - For many credit unions, converting to a community charter has more upsides than down, but the long-term effects are varied and unexpected. Since the passage of the Credit Union Membership Access Act of 1998, new community charters have doubled and 14% of all federal credit unions now...