MADISON, Wis.—The Filene Research Institute has released a new white paper that offers insights into the role of innovation in the financial services industry.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Charlotte Metro Credit Union is one of the final two companies left standing in the inaugural Charlotte Business Journal “Battle of the Brands.”
MUNCIE, Ind.—More than 3,500 students at Ball State University have agreed to take the “America Saves Pledge” and have chosen a savings goal and created a plan to achieve that goal.
OTTUMWA, Iowa – Jeff Rose has been named CEO of Community 1st Credit Union here.
HYDE PARK, N.Y.—Prosecutors here have formally charged three men accused of robbing a branch of Hudson Valley FCU here with additional charges, and charged a teller with helping to plan the robbery.
SAN DIEGO, Calif.–Mitek has enhanced mobile photo capture capability for its Mobile Photo Account Opening solution, resulting in increases of mobile form completion rates of 30%-50% for new accounts, credit card applications and more, the company said.
BOSTON—A new study indicates the recession has been good to indirect auto lending.
EL PASO, Texas—The former manager of the failed El Paso's FCU facing an NCUA lawsuit for allegedly funneling $19 million into different accounts, and using some of that money to benefit herself and her husband, has been ordered to live off of her spouse's salary.
EASTPOINTE, Mich. – Michigan First Credit Union has opened its new “concept financial store” that the credit union says delivers services in “untraditional” ways. Unlike a typical financial institution branch, staff use tablets to greet members when they enter and work directly with them, a process it describes as more “welcoming.”
WASHINGTON—Although it is frequently cited, the unemployment rate is not the best indicator of economic health that comes out of the monthly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.