One long standing problem with a credit union industry that talks a good game about unity is that credit unions are sliced and diced into too many distinct, special interest segments, each with its own agenda. Credit unions have an organization (and a conference), sometimes more than one, for every...

Editor's Introduction: This opinion piece by CUNA lays out why they think this year's Future Forum will be worth attending, and how they are changing their marketing strategy to more effectively meet CU needs. "Solution sets" Aid in Rapid Resolutions for CU Decision-makers MUG: Kevin Lytle is CUNA's Vice President,...

HARRISBURG, Pa.-In a move against predatory lending practices, two additional Pennsylvania credit unions are offering check-cashing services to nonmembers. Eagle One FCU of Philadelphia and A-K Valley FCU of Lower Burrell, Pa., began check-cashing services on Sept. 12, 2005-bringing the total number of credit unions participating in the practice to...

Empire Corporate Federal Credit Union, Albany, N.Y. has promoted Christopher Duwe to assistant vice president operational integrity. ESL Federal Credit Union, Rochester, N.Y., has promoted Mary Alice Liotta to vice president, operations support team manager. Workers' Credit Union, Fitchburg, Mass., has named Linda A. Lagoy and Colleen M. Adamson regional...