Brad Green, president/CEO of Listerhill Credit Union based in Muscle Shoals, AL, was elected yesterday to fill the at-large seat on the Executive Committee of the CUNA Board. Green is expected to advance to the position of chairman of CUNA in five...
A record number of more than 5,000 credit union representatives and more than 200 attendees from Alabama and Florida credit unions made the trek this week to Washington, D.C., to tell the credit union story. The first day of the CUNA GAC provided a...
Yesterday, legislation that would allow credit unions to become qualified public depositories in the state of Florida was filed in the Senate. SB 1170 by Sen. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast) is now officially ready to be referenced to committees and...
This week in the Alabama Legislature, two pieces of legislation providing significant regulatory relief for state-chartered credit unions cleared their first hurdles by receiving favorable reports and being passed out of committee. SB 27 by Sen...
The CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) is just a few days away and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates wants to make sure that you, as credit union advocates, have all the necessary information you need to have a...
Elder financial or material exploitation is defined as the illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property, or assets. Examples include, but are not limited to, cashing an elderly person’s checks without authorization or...
A full panel of judges will decide whether the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional, according to court documents filed Thursday. Oral arguments are scheduled for May 24. Mortgage servicer PHH filed a lawsuit in...
The Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) recently announced those credit unions receiving the Circle of Excellence Award. This honor is awarded annually to the credit union that raises the highest dollars for its state. Family Security...
With the Trump administration inking executive orders and implementing change, it is an important time to shine a light on credit unions, which have been a stalwart for consumers in times of crisis over the years. Patrick La Pine, president/CEO of...
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says economic activity has picked up in testimony before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Tuesday, indicating the next rate hike could come as early as the next Fed meeting, March 14-15. “Waiting too long to...