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Fresh Today

PLANO, Texas—The optimism of credit union CEOs has rebounded after a small dip in the third quarter of 2014, according to the latest Credit Union CEO Confidence Survey conducted by Catalyst Corporate FCU.

WESTBROOK, Maine—Credit unions in this state have beaten back a “patent troll” attempt that the Maine CU League has labeled a bid at a “shakedown.”

WASHINGTON—This week is “America Saves Week,” which is aimed at urging consumers to build their personal financial strength through budgeting, good credit, and savings.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–NCUA and the Small Business Administration will host a joint webinar, “Balancing Member Business Loan Portfolios with SBA Guarantees,” on March 4, at 2 p.m. ET.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—EPL, which provides technology services to credit unions, has sold a controlling share to Dedagroup NA, the North American subsidiary of an Italian software and IT services company of the same name.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz Friday welcomed 440 new American citizens during a special naturalization ceremony at Northern Virginia Community College here.

HONOLULU, Hawaii—Mark Munemitsu has taken over as president and CEO of Honolulu FCU, succeeding Warren Nakamura, who retired last month.

HENDERSON, Nev.—Bluepoint Solutions, joined by UMe FCU, will host a webcast, “How a One-Branch Credit Union Can Become an Industry Leader in Just Three Years,” on Tuesday.