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PLYMOUTH, Mich.–Community Financial Credit Union said it distributed nearly $800,000 in donations to 289 organizations across Michigan during 2022. That included$80,000 toward tornado relief for the city of Gaylord, $45,000 in grants to 12 area public school districts, $60,000 to local food pantries via “Thankful Thursdays,” and $40,000 toward its Warming Hearts and Homes initiative, the credit union reported.

WASHINGTON – A new report from the National Consumer Law Center has been released that seeks to delve into the “dizzying array of junk fees” renters can face when they try to find and keep rental housing.

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—A bill in the Maryland legislature would create a new $2.5-million venture capital fund for financial technology firms with the goal of increasing access to banking services in low-income neighborhoods—as well as make it less expensive for FIs to establish branches.

MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions and the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions will host a webinar titled “Cooperative Voices: Transforming Lives by Bridging Credit Union Gaps” on March 23.

WILLIAMSPORT, Penn.–Horizon Federal Credit Union has published a new book: “Hedgie Buys a Bike.”

RENO, Nev. – Wally Murray, president and CEO of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), has announced retirement plans after 35 years at the credit union.

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has informed U.S. financial institutions that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has suspended the Russian Federation’s membership from FATF.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–The NCUA board has voted 2-0 to approve amendments to its subordinated debt rules to better align them with Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP).