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MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–Approximately 41% of American consumers have at least one account with a credit union, but just 18% of Americans consider their credit union to be their primary financial institution, according to new data.

ARLINGTON, Va.–NAFCU is reporting it is putting more emphasis on working with Congress to clarify rules around banking hemp businesses, in addition to ongoing efforts by credit unions to have the federal government change its rules/laws around banking marijuana businesses, especially in states where voters have approved legalization, many CUs are now confronting similar challenges around banking hemp-related businesses.

ATLANTA–The 11^th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a 2017 court ruling that had dismissed a potential class action lawsuit against LGE Community Credit Union over its overdraft practices.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—It's never been more important for credit unions to be able to sell digitally, says one analyst, who points out that just because an organization offers products online and via mobile does not mean it’s “selling” digitally. Also key: CEOs need to get involved.

CONCORD, Calif.–Calling somebody a “patent troll”–which credit unions and their trade groups have done–might be insulting but it’s not defamatory, according to this state’s Supreme Court. The reason? There’s no exact definition of the term.

DETROIT – Ten students received a financial boost toward their post-secondary education pursuits as People Driven Credit Union announced the winners of its 29^thannual College Scholarship Essay Contest.

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard has announced the biggest acquisition in its history.

NEWPORT, N.H.– One Credit Union has broken ground for a new branch here.

ATLANTA—The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the receipt of a single, unwanted text messages by itself does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

Now more than ever, credit unions must have a foundational grasp of the characteristics, values and beliefs that should be considered when formulating attraction and retention strategies aimed at specific generational targets.