ARLINGTON, Va.—NAFCU has launched two new certifications for credit union volunteers and risk management professionals: the NAFCU Certified Volunteer Expert (NCVE) designation and the NAFCU Certified Risk Manager (NCRM) designation.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Strategies for promoting greater financial literacy among members, particularly young members, will be the subject of a webinar and a Twitter chat being hosted by the National Credit Union Administration on Wednesday, April 22.
VIENNA, Va.–Navy Federal Credit Union is entering the student loan market and will now be offering consolidation and private student loans to qualified members. The world’s largest credit union is offering the student loans using New York-based LendKey’s lending platform.
WASHINGTON—In a letter to House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling, NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz emphasized that NCUA has not participated in Operation Choke Point or any similar operation, nor will the agency in the future.
AUSTIN, Texas—Two early-adopter credit unions are launching SmartwearApps for the Apple Watch.
WASHINGTON—CUNA has seen some staffing changes in its lobbying and executive areas, with two people leaving and another two joining the trade group.
ARLINGTON, Va.—More credit unions are utilizing financial literacy resources, according to data compiled by NAFCU as part of its April Economic & CU Monitor.
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve Board has made it easier for more banks and thrifts to finance acquisitions.
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple Pay could expand into Canada by autumn if ongoing discussions between Apple and a consortium of the country’s six biggest banks pan out.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.—One credit union is hiding gift cards all over town here, and giving clues to the community on its social media sites.