BOSSIER CITY, La.—The $2-billion Barksdale Federal Credit Union here has agreed to purchase $73.8 million Home Bank of Arkansas, headquartered in Greenbrier, Ark., the legal firm of Luse Gorman announced.
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MADISON, Wis.—The $4.8 billion Summit Credit Union has agreed to buy $835-million Commerce State Bank in West Bend, Wis.
WASHINGTON–On the same day many attendees at CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) were hiking the Hill to lobby their representatives, a bank trade group was calling on lawmakers to “ask tough questions” about the credit union tax exemption.
MADISON, Wis.—Credit unions will soon see their auto loan portfolios begin to grow again, CUNA Mutual Group’s latest Trends Report indicates.
WASHINGTON— While the banking industry trade associations continue their work to eliminate credit unions' tax-exempt status, they also continue to fail to acknowledge its economic benefits, according to a letter sent by NAFCU to the Hill.
WASHINGTON--The situation in Ukraine drew the attention of several members of Congress who addressed CUNA’s GAC, both of whom believe the United States can do more.
WASHINGTON–Five members of Congress appeared before credit unions on the last day of CUNA’s GAC, addressing everything from the “bloated” federal budget to cannabis banking to opposition to crypto-currency—but there was bipartisan agreement by each that they support credit unions.
WASHINGTON–For a lesson on “improving service to women,” CU leaders gathered here were offered an example from 4,100 miles away.
WASHINGTON–Reps. Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) have introduced the Credit Union Board Modernization Act (HR 6889), which would update the Federal Credit Union Act by modifying the requirement that credit union boards meet not less than six times per year.
WASHINGTON–Many people and organizations talk “empathy,” but what it’s really about involved removing one’s shoes, according to one person who shared insights around building organizations and processes that successfully incorporate women’s viewpoints and experiences.