CHICAGO—Nearly 85% of global executives surveyed as part of a new TransUnion study said they believe smooth digital transactions are "essential to business survival," and that providing the solution to consumers means more than just a competitive edge.
WASHINGTON—As the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis continue to spread, the amount of money migrant workers send home is projected to decline 14% by 2021 compared to the pre COVID-19 levels in 2019, according to the latest estimates published in the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief.
LONDON–It isn’t just homeowners in the U.S. seeking and in many cases receiving forbearances on their house payments.
BISMARCK, N.C./PIERRE, S.D.–In addition to its new name, the Dakota Credit Union Association has a new Internet address and email addresses.
WASHINGTON–CUNA is reporting that candidates backed by its PAC, the Credit Union Legislative Action Committee, won approximately 90% of their races in this week’s elections, with several outcomes still pending.
WASHINGTON–Regardless of how the presidential election turns out, one CUNA lobbyist is expecting two things: the next Congress will be just as gridlocked as the current Congress, and all the federal spending means new revenues will be a priority, and that could include new discussions around the CU tax exemption.
WASHINGTON–With attention focused elsewhere in this city today, the Federal Reserve Board’s Open Market Committee is scheduled to wrap up two days of meetings. It is not expected to make any changes to rates, having earlier stated the current low-rate scenario will likely last for several more years.
PHOENIX–After Tuesday’s elections, look for an expanding number of credit unions to begin to consider offering financial services to cannabis-related businesses.
SANTA ANA, Calif.–A credit union that has been the subject of criticism from a local chapter of the NAACP over its lack of board diversity has made several changes.
WASHINGTON—In a comment letter to NCUA, CUNA said it supports the joint interagency review of flood insurance questions and answers, but it is also offering several suggestions for improvements.
