Branching out is picking up speed in credit union-land. Whether it is in-store branches, taking over existing facilities or building new brick and mortars, many credit unions are expanding branch locations to up their brand profile. Here is a look at some branching statistics for 2004:

SAN DIMAS, Calif. - WesCorp Senior Vice President of Payment Systems Tony Kitt has been asked to address the G-8 Finance Ministers at their meeting in London on May 9. Kitt, the only credit union representative at the meeting, will discuss international remittances. The G-8 Finance Ministers represent the eight...

ALBANY, N.Y. - New York State Credit Union League's Amy Kramer, VP/Governmental Affairs and VP/General Counsel Michael Lanotte recently joined credit union officials from throughout the Capital district to speak during the public comment period of a recent Albany Common Council meeting in support of a resolution that would allow...

MADISON, Wis. - A little over two months since NCUA gave CUNA Mutual Group approval to proceed with a new investment fund, sales activity is expected to get going this month. CUNA Mutual's new CU Systems Fund, approved by NCUA at its March 17 board meeting, would allow for the...