Filene Offers Update on Making the Business Case for DEI; Here’s What It’s Found So Far 08/26/2021 07:46 pm MADISON, Wis.–Is there a business case to be made for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at credit unions? The Filene Research Institute says there is and it will soon release research that makes that case.
Inclusiv Reports Strong Growth in Membership 08/26/2021 07:44 pm NEW YORK–Following a year in which it said it has seen its largest-ever membership growth, Inclusiv is reporting its membership topped 400 for the first time.
More Retailers Adding a Fee When Customers Use a Credit Card 08/26/2021 07:44 pm CLEVELAND–Increasingly, many retailers are making it more expensive to pay for things with a credit card.
Five Finalists for CUES Emerge Program Are Named 08/26/2021 07:44 pm MADISON, Wis.— The 2021 CUES Emerge program has named the five finalists who will pitch their ideas before a panel of judges.
Car Lease Applications See Higher Rate of Approvals 08/26/2021 07:45 pm CINCINNATI—Car lease credit applicants registered a 70.0% approval rate in July, an increase from 67.6% in June, Swapalease.com reported.
Revised Figures Show New Home Sales Increased 1% in July Over June 08/26/2021 07:45 pm ARLINGTON, Va.—New home sales rose 1% in July over June's upwardly revised rate of 701,000 annualized units.
The Other ‘Purge’: During Pandemic, Americans Cleaning Out Closets—And Finances 08/26/2021 07:43 pm SAN FRANCISCO—American consumers have made major "purges" during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
To Help to Ease Return to School, Wescom Providing Scholarships to Sylvan Learning Center 08/30/2021 07:26 pm PASADENA, Calif. – To help ease the transition back to in-school classes, Wescom Credit Union said it plans to provide Sylvan Learning Center scholarships as part of its overall #WescomKindness initiative.
NAFCU Urges SBA to Expedite Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness; CU Exec to Testify Before House This Week 08/30/2021 07:29 pm WASHINGTON—NAFCU wrote to the Small Business Administration (SBA) concerning its interim final rule (IFR) to make changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness process.
BNPL Gets Another Big Boost as Amazon To Offer the Payment Option 08/30/2021 07:26 pm SEATTLE–The booming growth of buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions has received a major boost, with Amazon announcing it has entered into a partnership with Affirm to allow customers to pay for their purchases in installments.
