FTC Approves Final Amendments To Telemarketing Sales Rule 12/02/2024 06:37 pm WASHINGTON—The Federal Trade Commission has approved final amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) that will extend the rule’s coverage to so-called “inbound” telemarketing calls made for technical support services.
DCUC Highlights Unique Mission Of Defense CUs, Identifies Challenges 12/02/2024 06:38 pm WASHINGTON--The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee that highlights the unique mission of defense credit unions and some of the challenges they face.
NDAA On Trade Groups’ Radar As Congress Holds Final Sessions Of The Year 12/02/2024 07:42 pm WASHINGTON—As Congress returns for the final weeks of sessions before the end-of-year recess, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and America’s Credit Unions are focused on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and any language that could prove detrimental to credit unions.
Suspect Arrested In String Of Financial Institution Robberies 12/02/2024 06:32 pm KEIZER, Ore.—A man suspected in a string of financial institution robberies, including two credit unions, has been arrested, the Corvallis Gazette-Times reported.
Booth Named CEO At Island Federal Credit Union 12/02/2024 06:34 pm HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—The $1.5-billion Island Federal Credit Union here has named Craig Booth president and CEO.
Robinson Named To ACU's Transition Board 12/02/2024 06:40 pm WASHINGTON – Fred Robinson, president/CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League, has been named to America’s Credit Unions transition board of directors, ACU said.
Concerns With NCUA Budget Outlined By ACU In Letter To The Agency 12/03/2024 07:36 pm WASHINGTON—There are significant concerns with NCUA’s proposed 2025-2026 operating budget, America’s Credit Unions detailed in written comments filed with agency.
Bill Proposes Regulators Study Risks And Benefits Of AI In Financial Services And Housing Markets 12/03/2024 07:37 pm WASHINGTON—Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee have introduced a bill that would direct regulators to study the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the financial and housing markets and propose possible regulations.
Spoofing Scams On Rise During Holidays 12/03/2024 07:39 pm SPOKANE, Wash. ––Scammers are increasingly using phone numbers to impersonate Spokane Teacher's Credit Union (STCU) staff in an attempt to deceive members and steal cash, KHQ reported.
CEFCU Returns $55 Million To Members 12/04/2024 12:38 am PEORIA, Ill.—The $7.8-billion CEFCU handed back $55 million to its members this month, the CU reported.
