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March 18, 2003
CARSON CITY, Nev. - Drawing on the experience of neighboring Utah, credit unions in the Silver State are girding for a possible legislative push by the Nevada Bankers Association for a tax on CUs, but this time the state's Republican governor, Kenny Guinn seems to side with CUs. "We had...
March 11, 2003
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Taxation may be a hot button in other states, but so far the banking lobby in Arizona has hit upon credit union field of membership expansion as one of its causes this legislative session. Specifically, the Arizona Bankers Association opposes a bill backed by the Arizona Credit...
March 11, 2003
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah credit unions have scored a victory of sorts in turning back the highly contentious backer-backed bill to levy a 5% franchise tax this May on three large credit unions, but the bitterly-fought measure still contains an onerous ban on business lending for the three CUs...
March 04, 2003
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico is the latest state to come under the national spotlight as a prospective new battleground for a banking/credit union duel over taxes. A bill, introduced in the New Mexico House Feb. 20, seeks to levy a 5% corporate franchise tax on state-chartered CUs with...
March 04, 2003
SALT LAKE CITY - The bill to tax three Utah credit unions, seen by the U.S. credit union industry as a dire harbinger of banking's attack on CUs in state legislatures, has moved a step closer in the Utah Senate with committee passage of a first-time-ever 5% corporate franchise tax....
February 25, 2003
TULSA, Okla. - In an extraordinary gesture of public goodwill, Tulsa Teachers Credit Union is donating $150,000 to Tulsa area schools to help them cope with a budget shortfall in state school funding. The gift, made public in ceremonies at school district board meetings in metropolitan Tulsa, was widely praised...
February 25, 2003
SALT LAKE CITY - Stating the industry "got slammed" in the Utah House tax vote, Curt Doman, president of the $170-million Granite CU, Salt Lake City, said he saw no future in "operating in this hostile environment" and forecasted all of the 87 state-chartered credit unions of any size in...
February 25, 2003
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - July will mark two years since four western state Leagues joined to organize CU Association of the West, a regional "umbrella" trade group, and so far its users say the organization is proving useful particularly where it comes to education and technical programming. CUAW has developed...
February 25, 2003
DENVER - The Colorado Credit Union System is looking into group purchasing deals to protect the future of its smallest CUs. The League said it expects in April to review recommendations of an "Emerging Credit Union Task Force" on proposals being pushed by under $20 million CUs in the state...
February 25, 2003
SALT LAKE CITY - With the rest of the U.S. credit union industry watching in alarm at the Utah state House's passage of a precedent-setting credit union 5% franchise tax bill, Utah CUs were marshalling anew for a last-ditch attempt to defeat the bank-driven legislation in the state Senate. "It's...
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Download Resource Alogent
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Access this white paper to discover how modern technology is revolutionizing payment experiences while lowering operational costs.
Download Resource Alacriti
From Alacriti
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Download Resource Alkami
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Discover how Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) increased loan payment volume by over 431% while reducing call center volume by 61% with a modern digital payment solution.
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From Alacriti
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource LendKey
From LendKey
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Struggling to keep your credit card program profitable? Discover why many leaders are turning to the agent issuing model.
Download Resource Melissa
From Melissa
Download this white paper and discover how advanced eIDV (electronic identity verification) technologies can safeguard your credit union against escalating fraud threats.
Download Resource Melissa
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Discover how KYB (Know Your Business) strategies can add a crucial layer to your financial risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting against fraud in your business relationships.
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Download Resource State National
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Consumers with general-use credit cards average 37% higher monthly spend than those with co-branded cards. Learn more preferences, habits, and trends in this new report from Elan Credit Card and PYMNTS Intelligence.
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Download Resource State National
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As economic experts scrutinize current data and trends, they predict that the path ahead is likely to have its share of obstacles. This white paper outlines strategies to monitor and navigate various risk factors impacting auto financing to better protect your credit union.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Social media scams, phishing, and telephone-oriented attack delivery are a few of the increasingly sophisticated attack methods by cybercriminals. Learn more about these evolving techniques and how to protect your members.
Download Resource Melissa
From Melissa
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Does the value outweigh the risk? Review three key considerations when evaluating whether to invest in growing an internal credit card program or explore an outsourced solution.
Download Resource Open Lending
From Open Lending
This white paper offers credit unions a strategic advantage with insights for planning and exploring new opportunities in the evolving automotive financing landscape. Leverage this information to contribute to the long-term success and sustainability of your credit union in 2024.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Learn where consumers are applying for credit cards, what type of spenders they are, what features are most persuasive, and what smaller financial institutions should focus on to continue expanding their market share.
Download Resource Upstart
From Upstart
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Customer payment expectations are shifting. Explore the top five merchant payments trends we’re watching in 2023 and learn how a partnership may help meet the needs of your members.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
Nearly 33% of cardholders increased their credit card spending over the last six months, showing how critical credit cards are in today's economic environment.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
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Download Resource Elan Credit Card
From Elan Credit Card
With the current economic environment and rise in interest rates, credit unions may find the credit card market increasingly complex to operate internally. Learn why shifting from insourcing to outsourcing your credit card program can benefit your credit union.
Download Resource Elan Credit Card
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