Ireland’s CUs Could be Main Lenders in As Many as 50 Towns Within 5 Years, Group Says 12/29/2022 07:29 pm DUBLIN, Ireland–This country’s credit unions are on track tobe the main lenders to households and small businesses in up to 50 towns across Ireland within five years, according to one of the country’s trade associations.
Huge Differences Among U.S. Cities When it Comes to What It Costs to Purchase, Afford a Home 12/29/2022 07:33 pm LAS VEGAS–Just how big the difference is between what’s needed to buy a home in one U.S. market to the next is clearly apparent in a new analysis.
FTC Seeking Public Input on Changes to Its Green Guides 12/29/2022 07:30 pm WASHINGTON—The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on potential updates and changes to the Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims.
Data Show Buy Now, Pay Later is Mostly Growing Now, Not Later and Was Big Driver of Holiday Sales 12/29/2022 07:32 pm NEW YORK—The buy now, pay later (BNPL) market just keeps getting larger, with new data indicating the financing option was a big driver of holiday sales.
People Helping Not Employ as Many People: What New Report Reveals About CU Productivity Gains 12/29/2022 07:33 pm MADISON, Wis.–The nation’s credit unions continue to battle with other employers for the best workers—just not as many. A new analysis indicates CUs employ approximately a half-million fewer workers today than they otherwise might have.
Seeking to Get Into Currency-Related Activities? NYDFS Says Ask Us First 12/29/2022 07:30 pm NEW YORK—Before they begin engaging in virtual currency-related activities, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) is encouraging financial institutions—including state-chartered CUs--to get its approval first.
