CHAPEL HILL, N.C.–Since it was first announced in July 2015 that State Employees’ Credit Union planned to purchase a building that is something of an icon here—the former Blue Cross and Blue Shield headquarters—there has been much talk about the landmark’s future.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–CU*Answers is reporting its “Communi7y Crew,” which is made up of several employees from CU*Answers and partner CUSO Xtend, have rounded out their summer events with a back-to-school drive, in conjunction with the D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s donation center.
WASHINGTON–The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released a report in which it said it has found that hundreds of counties around the country have developed coordinated community-based efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to elder financial exploitation.
NEW YORK–Credit unions may want to prepare for a new boom in home equity secured lines of credit and other types of lending given a new forecast.
MECHANICSBURG, Penn.–AmeriChoice FCU has launched a new tool for those ready to begin car shopping.
FORT WORTH, Texas–Melissa Burleson, the business development coordinator for Tarrant County's Credit Union here, along with other credit unions helped to raise $14,000 for Dallas police officers.
MADISON, Wis.—The CUNA CFO Council and Operations Sales & Service Council have reached new membership milestones: the CFO Council with more than 1,400 members and the Operation Sales & Service Council with more than 1,000.
CINCINNATI—A new study indicates that car shoppers are becoming more interested in shorter-term lease options—possibly even a 30-day—compared with the traditional 36-month lease.
WASHINGTON–CFPB Director Richard Cordray said the Bureau is already using its authority to tailor regulation to smaller institutions, and credit unions do not need a blanket exemption.
ARLINGTON, Va.–NAFCU is expressing concerns to the CFPB over its proposal related to arbitration clauses in financial products and services.
