Credit unions

Pennsylvania credit unions cheer remote notarization law

10/30/20

The CrossState Credit Union Association continues to work with lawmakers in neighboring New Jersey to get similar legislation passed there.

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NCUA board OKs interagency guidance proposal

10/28/20

The rule, which will go up for a 60-day comment period, codifies existing NCUA policies and is not expected to change how the agency operates.

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BECU commits $5M to racial equity efforts

10/28/20

The announcement marks one of the credit union community's largest funding efforts toward diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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More credit unions announce Election Day closures

10/28/20

Democracy Federal Credit Union is the latest to move ahead with plans to shut down on Nov. 3 so employees can get to the polls.

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Credit unions want CECL changes, but NCUA's hands are tied

10/28/20

The industry called for modifications to the regulator's phase-in proposal on the new credit loss standard while acknowledging the broader changes it wants are up to the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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United Federal Credit Union in Michigan to buy Edgewater Bank

10/27/20

The acquisition will consolidate United's position in the St. Joseph market, where both institutions are based.

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Credit unions gird for more branch shutdowns as COVID rates spike

10/27/20

With coronavirus cases on the rise, Hoosier Hills CU in Bedford, Ind., has chosen to temporarily restrict access to its facilities. Observers say other institutions are likely to follow suit eventually, whether they want to or not.

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Succession plan in the works at American Southwest Credit Union

10/26/20

Jay Williamson will take over at the Sierra Vista, Ariz.-based institution after Brian Barkdull retires.

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Credit union members' Prime Day spending up 51%: CO-OP

10/26/20

The payments company reported a substantial increase in both credit and debit card usage for the annual shopping event as the pandemic has made consumers even more comfortable with online purchases.

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Access Denied episode 1: The wealth effect

10/26/20

Net worth disparities and the role housing and mortgage discrimination play in Black homeownership show that it's impossible to close the gaps without eliminating racism.

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