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DOTHAN, Ala.— Five Star Credit Union here is absorbing via merger the $14-million Brunswick, Ga.-based Georgia Coastal FCU.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Michigan CU League is backing a new billboard campaign in the Lansing, Mich., market that targets lawmakers driving to the state capital as part of an effort to fight a bill that would expand payday lending.

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. 

 

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.

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.

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.