The Birmingham Business Journal has unveiled its 2017 Executives of Influence, including Linda Cencula, CEO of Avadian Credit Union, in the elite group. This special feature highlights key leaders in a range of Birmingham industries who are shaping...
Yesterday, two Florida credit unions, Miramar-based Tropical Financial Credit Union and Miami-based Financial Federal Credit Union, announced a deal to merge. Financial Federal will be absorbed by Tropical if the deal is approved. The announcement...
Over the last several years, the LSCU & Affiliates has returned more than $1.4 million to credit unions through dues rebates and patronage dividends. This year’s dues rebate will be 5.6 percent, equivalent to $202,623. “To be able to offer a...
Both the House and the Senate return to session this week. The House is expected to consider the “VA Accountability First Act of 2017” (H.R. 1259); the “Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act” (H.R. 1881); and H.R. 1367, to improve the authority of...
Tomorrow, the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will hear SB 1170 by Sen. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast), which will allow credit unions to become qualified public depositories.This bill is an LSCU member-identified priority that would...
Results from a study by consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners, “Monetizing Digital Banking Products for Small Business Customers,” indicate digital banking offers big benefits to small business that are often receiving the services for free...

