Conference Coverage

August 11, 2008
On-Site Coverage: VITA Success Closely Linked to Retention Plan
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — If credit unions involved in the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are looking to build long-term relationships, having a retention plan in place well before tax season ...
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August 11, 2008
On-Site Coverage: Fannie Mae Open to Foreclosure Sale Alliances
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — As it sets out on an aggressive path to pull out of a $2.3 billion second quarter loss, Fannie Mae said it is willing to have discussions with third parties, including credit unions, ...
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August 8, 2008
Corporate CEO Sees Loan Opportunities Amid Turmoil
By Jim Rubenstein
LAS VEGAS — With balance sheets in good shape and key lenders having exited the market, credit unions have a unique opportunity now to take full advantage of loan opportunities, said Lee ...
Article found in Conference Coverage, Lending
August 8, 2008
On-Site Coverage: Smaller Credit Unions May Fear Larger CUs’ Help
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — Worried that larger credit unions may have hidden merger intentions, some smaller credit unions may be suspicious of their efforts to assist them.
Article found in Regulatory/Compliance, Conference Coverage
August 8, 2008
On-Site Coverage: Camel Ratings Least of CU Worries
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — Right now, Camel ratings are probably not the most pressing worry for credit unions compared to the impact the troubled economy has had on the industry, Alonzo Swann, NCUA Region III ...
Article found in Conference Coverage, Regulatory/Compliance
August 8, 2008
On-Site Coverage: AACUC to Unveil Historical Exhibit in Oct.
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — The African American Credit Union Coalition is working on a research project that will culminate with an interactive exhibit unveiling at the America’s Credit Union Museum on Oct. 16.
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August 8, 2008
On-Site Coverage: ‘Hannah Montana’ Generation May Make, Break Industry
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — The urgency to court Generation Y continues to reach a high pitch among credit unions. ...
Article found in Conference Coverage, Marketing
August 8, 2008
On-Site Coverage: AACUC Marks 10-Year Milestone
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — In the ten years that the African American Credit Union Coalition has met each year, the group has worked to place more than 200 interns, raised $24,000 for scholarships and led an ...
Article found in Conference Coverage, Legislation/Politics
August 7, 2008
CU Directors Hear of Tough Times, ‘NCUA Rebuke’
By Jim Rubenstein
LAS VEGAS — Squeezed in every direction from tight margins to growing online competition and now a “rebuked NCUA,” this is hardly an easy time being a credit union director Bruce Jolly told ...
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August 7, 2008
Industry Still Behind on Youth Marketing, Charges Director
By Jim Rubenstein
LAS VEGAS — Credit union directors got an earful today from one of their peers, a 21-year-old Los Angeles college student at USC Credit Union, about failings in online operations and continued ...
Article found in Marketing, Conference Coverage
August 7, 2008
African American CU Coalition Kicks Off Conference Texas Style
By Michelle Samaad
HOUSTON — With this year’s conference theme of “blazing new trails, building dreams Texas-style,” the African American Credit Union Coalition has kicked off its annual gathering here.
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July 23, 2008
World CU Conference
By David Morrison
HONG KONG — Credit unions worldwide continue to nimbly adapt to shifting economic, social, political and even conflict situations, according to World Council of Credit Unions CEO Pete Crear.
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July 23, 2008
Loss of Interchange Income Makes Members Biggest Losers in Australia
By David Morrison
HONG KONG — A cap on card interchange similar to one promoted by some U.S. retailers has turned Australian CU card programs from being contributors to their bottom lines to net money losers.
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July 23, 2008
Las Vegas-Based Nevada Federal CU Showcases Products for the Careless
By Heather Anderson
SAN DIEGO — While much payday lending talk has revolved around those who prey on enlisted servicemen and women, $850 million Nevada Federal Credit Union also faces stiff competition from Las ...
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July 16, 2008
On Site Coverage: A Green Focus Can Provide Avenue to Younger Members
By David Morrison
HONG KONG — Focusing on environmentally sustainable operations and lending policies can both save CUs money and provide them an avenue to younger members, according to a CEO of an Australian ...
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