DES MOINES, Iowa–Payments processor TMG has received recognition for its results-driven public relations and special event strategies from the Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa).
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WASHINGTON—NAFCU and CUNA this week will monitor several hearings of interest to CUs taking place on both sides of Capitol Hill.
WASHINGTON—Six federal agencies are inviting public comment on a proposed rule to prohibit incentive-based compensation arrangements that encourage inappropriate risks at covered financial institutions.
WASHINGTON—In advance of Wednesday’s hearing on the effects of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on consumers and businesses, NAFCU shared with leaders of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee the concerns it has conveyed to the Federal Communications Commission on the issue.
NEW YORK—Walmart has filed a lawsuit in New York against Visa charging the payments network with blocking implementation of a PIN system, favored by retailers to make the new chip credit cards more secure.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.–First Entertainment Credit Union has named a new CEO to succeed the retiring Chuck Bruen.
HARRISBURG, Penn.–A correlation report that aligns the lessons taught in Financial Reality Fairs to the National Business Education Association (NBEA) Standards for Business Learning has been created here and is believed to be the first of its kind.
PEWAUKEE, Wis.–New boards have been elected at the Wisconsin and Maine league.
WASHINGTON—CUNA is hoping that during NCUA’s open board meeting Thursday the agency will provide more insights into the possibility of extending the exam cycle for well-run credit unions to beyond one year.
LODI, Calif.–The $20-million Eagle Credit Union here said it is seeking to merge into Unify Financial Credit Union. It cited expanded products and services in seeking the merger, and said its two branches will remain open and all staff will be retained in the event the merger is completed.