CU Student Choice to Host Empower U Conference in 3 Virtual Sessions 08/31/2022 07:39 pm WASHINGTON— Credit Union Student Choice, a provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, said it will host its 8th annual Empower U conference virtually on Sept. 15, 22, and 29.
New NYC Plan Seeks to Provide Relief for Taxi Medallion Borrowers, Including Loans From Former CUs 08/31/2022 07:43 pm NEW YORK–The City of New York has announced a new plan to help New York taxi drivers who have been suffering after taking out large loans—including from a number of now defunct credit unions—for taxi medallions that have crashed in value.
CFPB Plan for Reg E, EFT Act is Unlawful, CUNA Says 08/31/2022 07:43 pm WASHINGTON—The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rumored plan to expand Regulation E and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) is unlawful, would contravene the bill’s text, and would run afoul of the Administrative Procedures Act, CUNA wrote to the CFPB.
For One Month, Book’s Sales Will Benefit Museum’s ‘Herstory’ Exhibit 08/31/2022 07:40 pm MANCHESTER, N.H.–America’s Credit Union Museum said it has placed three copies of the book, “Big Data/Big Climb,” by Anne Legg, CEO of THRIVE Strategic Services, in its Ensweiler Research Library.
Gulf Winds CU Names New President & CEO 08/31/2022 07:42 pm PENSACOLA, Fla.–Gulf Winds Credit Union has named a new president and CEO.
NCUA Issues Prohibition Order Against Former Assistant Manager 08/31/2022 07:39 pm ALEXANDRIA, Va. –NCUA issued one prohibition order in August, prohibiting the person from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution.
New Homebuyers Say Market Has Led to Compromises in Home Choices, Financing 08/31/2022 07:47 pm ST. LOUIS–The majority of homebuyers over the past few years said they were forced to make compromises in both their purchases and their financing when it came to finding their dream homes, according to a new survey.
The Overlooked Threat from Fintechs 09/01/2022 09:58 am TAMPA—As if fintechs didn’t present enough of a challenge already to credit unions, they now are creating another that one company is describing as a “viscous cycle” that must be addressed.
Origence Announces Two New Fintech Partnerships 08/31/2022 09:33 pm AURORA, Colo.–Origence has announced two new partnerships with fintechs. The partnerships, with Informed.IQ and Zest.Ai, were announced during the company’s Lending Tech Live event in Colorado.
Central African Republic Planning to Launch Digital Currency 08/31/2022 09:33 pm BANGUI, Central African Republic—The Central African Republic (CAR) says it is planning to launch its own national digital currency called Sango Coin.