The financial services community has finally welcomed Check 21, promising a more efficient payments system. Since most credit unions have already been truncating checks for years, they, in particular, are uniquely positioned to implement Check 21. Others however, have a bit more work to do in terms of public relations....

JANUARY JANUARY 15-18 Pennsylvania CU League's Annual CEO Summit, Wyndham Casa Mamina Resort, Key West, Fla. For info: Virginia Cosgriff, 800-932-0661, x 5217. JANUARY 16-19 Midwest CU League's Management Conference, Sheraton Biscayne Bay, Miami, Fla. For info: Liz Adams, 314-542-1317 or [email protected]. JANUARY 22-26 CUNA & Affiliates' Volunteer Institute, Cancun...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Just three days after NCUA held its Summit on Credit Union Capital, NCUA Chairman JoAnn Johnson jumped into action by announcing three key initiatives related to capital. The first item she is recommending is that credit unions qualify for RegFlex at 7% net worth rather than the...

HONOLULU-Several reasons exist for credit unions to get involved in member business lending, but individual credit unions still need to look at their unique situations and decide if it is right for them. "Probably the hottest thing going on in our industry is business services." CUNA Vice President of Advisory...