How Improving Economy Is Affecting Consumer Savings 09/30/2015 08:28 pm LARKSPUR, Calif.—The improving U.S. economy is encouraging consumers to put more money into personal consumption rather than into bank savings, observes one analyst.
9 Big Banks Join With Others In Framework for Blockchain Technology 09/30/2015 08:29 pm NEW YORK—Nine of the world's biggest banks, including Goldman Sachs and Barclays, are partnering with New York-based financial tech firm R3 to create a framework for using blockchain technology in the markets, Reuters reported.
The Unmet Financial needs of LGBT Community Subject of Study 09/30/2015 08:32 pm MADISON, Wis.–The estimated 10-million lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans have unmet needs when it comes to financial services, according to new research released by the Filene Research Institute.
House Committee Favorably Votes Out Several CU-Supported Bills, Including ‘Stop and Study 09/30/2015 09:02 pm WASHINGTON–The House Financial Service Committee yesterday favorably voted out HR 2769, the “stop and study” bill that requires NCUA to review its second-risk-based capital proposal and report back to Congress
No Chip Card? Not Our Fault, Retailers Tell Consumers 10/01/2015 11:01 am WASHINGTON–The National Retail Federation has issued a statement that if consumers don’t have a chip card in their wallet, it’s not merchants’ fault.
SECU Partners With Community Home Trust 10/01/2015 09:54 pm RALEIGH, N.C. – Affordable housing is often elusive for many North Carolinians, but land trust properties can be the answer for some potential homeowners.
CU Direct To Host Webinar on Auto Lending Trends 10/01/2015 09:57 pm ONTARIO, Calif.–CU Direct will host an Auto Lending Trends webinar on Oct. 8 at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Mountain West CU Assn. Reps Visit With NCUA, CFPB 10/02/2015 12:00 pm WASHINGTON–The Mountain West Credit Union Association took a group of credit union leaders from Arizona and Colorado to Washington, D.C. for congressional visits and meetings with leaders from NCUA and CFPB.
2 CUs Accepting Funds for Victims of College Shooting 10/02/2015 02:51 pm ROSEBURG, Ore.–Two credit unions have set up funds to help victims of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College, in which 10 students were killed and 20 people wounded.
