AUGUSTA, Ga.–Members of Augusta Metro FCU here have voted in favor of merging into the country’s second-largest federal credit union, Pentagon Federal Credit Union in Tysons, Va.
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BEAVERTON, Ore./MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–First Tech FCU said it has kicked off with donations to six Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, the result of the most recent Dave and Dan Classic golf tournament, presented by First Tech.
PLEASANTON, Calif.–Patelco Credit Union said it has activated its Member Disaster Relief Plan to aid members being affected by recent weather-related events in Northern California.
WASHINGTON–Mortgage applications have declined again, down 2% last week from one week earlier.
WASHINGTON—Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting earlier this month show the committee remains “typically noncommittal” about a rate hike in March, according to NAFCU Chief Economist and Director of Research Curt Long.
OTTOWA, Ontario, Canada—New research by the Bank of Canada shows digital currencies need regulation.
MERCED, Calif.—Another skimming attack has led to thousands of dollars stolen from CU members’ accounts.
FITCHBURG, Mass.–Workers Credit Union here said it has made a $3.3-million payment to its members as part of its “GiveBack” program. Payments to members were based on the average balance for the year in all eligible deposit and loan accounts.
LONDON—Are purchases made via a mobile phone too complicated for consumers?
MADISON, Wis.—Summit Credit Union reported it has agreed to a two-year sponsor partnership with Madison start-up and entrepreneurial center 100state. Summit CU will donate $20,000 over the next two years to the program.