Americans Worried Over DOL Plan’s Effect On Retirement Planning 09/14/2015 09:08 pm WASHINGTON–A wide swath of middle-income Americans are concerned about the potential outcomes that the Department of Labor’s proposed conflict of interest rule will have on their retirement preparation, according to a new study of more than 1,000 middle-class IRA holders.
NCUA Intro’s Online ‘Consumer Assistance Center’ 09/13/2015 05:54 pm ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NCUA has introduced a Consumer Assistance Center, an online tool that allows consumers to send the agency inquiries, complaints and additional documentation online through a secure portal.
Up A Creek With A Paddle & A Kayak, Thanks To Contest 09/14/2015 09:08 pm GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A member of Northwest Consumers FCU in Traverse City, Mich., has won a new kayak as part of a contest sponsored by CU*Answers.
WOCCU Urges Basel Committee To Give Regulators Discretion To NOT Apply IRR Rule 09/14/2015 09:09 pm MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions told the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision it supports NCUA having discretion to NOT apply interest rate risk-rules to credit unions.
Number Of Mobile Wallets Using Contactless Technology Projected To Surge 09/14/2015 09:10 pm HAMPSHIRE, U.K.—The number of mobile wallets using contactless technology is expected to reach 200 million by the end of 2016—growth of more than 100% from the end of 2014—according to a new study.
What Americans Of All Ages Think Financial Services Will Look Like In 2020 09/14/2015 09:11 pm LOMBARD, Ill.–American consumers are sharing their thoughts on what they believe the financial industry landscape will look like five years from now, as well as who they believe will be affecting that landscape.
CU Supporters Back MBL Legislation As Bankers Bash New Bill 09/14/2015 09:13 pm WASHINGTON—CUNA’s Richard Gose said several “coalition partners” have already weighed in with Washington in support of MBL legislation that was introduced last week in the Senate.
Trade Organizations Ask For Input On TCPA 09/14/2015 09:15 pm WASHINGTON—A number of trade groups have sent a joint letter to the Senate Commerce Committee and the House Energy Committee expressing their concerns over the FCC’s Declaratory Ruling and Order to clarify its interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
And The 8 Finalists (And Their Ideas) In Knockout Competition Are… 09/14/2015 09:26 pm ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–Eight teams and their ideas have been selected as part of PSCU’s Knockout competition.
Another CU Merger In Which Former Name Is Being Retained 09/14/2015 09:16 pm ODON, Ind. — Crane FCU and Centurion FCU said they will complete a merger effective Sept. 18.
