Ever wonder why account holders don’t use the services you offer to help them make informed financial decisions? Maybe it’s because they don’t understand the complexities of how a program works or they become frustrated by ever-changing rules. Learn...
The Federal Reserve said it would raise short-term interest rates by another quarter-percentage point, and central-bank officials signaled they expected to lift them again later this year and through 2019 to keep a strong economy on an even keel...
Suncoast Credit Union SwantoberFest brought together community Suncoast Credit Union celebrated Oktoberfest-style in Munn Park in Downtown Lakeland, FL, on Sept. 22. The Suncoast Credit Union SwantoberFest was a time to unwind and make new friends...
CUNA strongly opposes a bill introduced this week by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) that would require credit unions to be examined for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Congress exempted credit unions from the CRA when it was...
The LSCU hosted an All-Staff Retreat at its Tallahassee headquarters this week as part of our ongoing efforts at building a strong organization culture. Staff from Alabama and Florida, along with employees from other states converged in Florida to...
Current laws and examination practices ensure that credit unions members private information is properly protected, CUNA wrote Tuesday to the Senate Commerce Committee. CUNA’s letter was sent to committee leadership for the record its hearing on...
The LSCU’s Florida Advocacy Conference and Alabama Advocacy Conference are planned for early spring 2019. Mark your calendar for the Alabama conference, March 19-20 in Montgomery, AL, and for the Florida conference, March 26-27 in Tallahassee, FL...
A new analysis has identified what it says are the 10 “most outstanding” credit unions in the United States that nearly anyone can join. Pen Air Federal Credit Union made the elite list. To arrive at its list of 10 outstanding credit unions...
Join the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation for Cash Hash on Oct. 24 for a session on “College Bound.” It’s a free financial education resource for credit union members. Cash Hash is an online webinar-style forum that is quick...
The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions is holding its annual conference Oct. 23-24 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Clearwater, FL, with LSCU President/CEO Patrick La Pine making the welcoming remarks at the opening reception...