Forget the Vertically Integrated Approach 06/15/2019 12:00 pm CHICAGO–The days when businesses could succeed as innovators without partnering are pretty much gone, according to one executive, who is sharing advice on how to make the most of what he is calling the new “co-economy.”
Southland CU Helps Clean Beach 06/10/2019 03:30 pm SEAL BEACH, Calif.–Staff from Southland Credit Union, including CEO Tom Lent, spent a day picking up trash at the beach here.
Time to Change the Dialogue Around Overdraft Protection 06/15/2019 12:00 pm Once again, the topic of overdraft protection and its perceived flaws are back in the spotlight.
Calling it a 'Disturbing Trend,' Bank Group Forms Task Force to Study CU Acquisitions of Banks 06/10/2019 07:52 pm WASHINGTON–The Independent Community Bankers of America said it has formed a new task force to address what it called the “disturbing trend” of “large credit unions increasing their taxpayer-subsidized footprint by buying up smaller, taxpaying community banks.”
Hawaii Community FCU Names Hall Employee of the Year 06/10/2019 04:33 pm KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii—Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) announced that Roberta Hall was its “Employee of the Year” during its 82nd Annual Membership Luncheon.
Not The Typical CU Retail Space 06/10/2019 07:44 pm COTTAGE GROVE, Wis.—When members arrive at one branch of Summit Credit Union here to talk about a loan, they don’t do so in the typical office space—instead, they meet inside an airplane, complete with typical airline seating.
IC FCU Awards Scholarships to Employees' Children 06/15/2019 12:00 pm FITCHBURG, Mass.–IC FCU has named its annual Employee Scholarship Winners.
Seeking To Speed NFC Payments, Mastercard Intro’s ‘Fareback Fridays’ 06/10/2019 07:45 pm NEW YORK—In a move to boost NFC payments in New York City, Mastercard has introduced “Fareback Friday.”
Doing Local Good While Boosting Debit 06/16/2019 05:00 pm BOULDER, Colo.—One credit union hopes that by tying support for its foundation to debit card usage, more members will support the CU’s charitable arm.
81-Year-Old Man Allegedly Robbed CU In Order To Go Back to Jail 06/16/2019 04:35 pm TUCSON–An 81-year-old man who robbed a credit union here said he did so because he wanted to go back to prison.