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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued highly anticipated guidance affecting reporting obligations for U.S. financial institutions in response to an inquiry by the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA).

DOVER, Ohio—CUNA and the Ohio Credit Union League Tuesday filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio defending a credit union hit with a lawsuit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WICHITA, Kan.–Two Kansas credit unions have announced merger plans. The $805-million Credit Union of America said it has reached an agreement with the $36-million Central Kansas Credit Union.

GLENDALE, Calif.–Two credit unions have named new CEOs. The $928-million Los Angeles FCU has named Richard Lie as president/CEO. He had previously served as VP/CFO for 23 years at LAFCU, and succeeds John Dea. 

MADISON, Wis. —  The World Council of Credit Unions has secured three world-renowned speakers for the 2018 World Credit Union Conference, July 15–18 July, in Singapore.

CARPINTERIA, Calif.–Spending for goods and services goods and services generated by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit and debit payment cards issued in the United States amounted to $5.555 trillion in 2017, an increase of 7.9% over 2016, according to data released by The Nilson Report.