MAUI, Hawaii After three long years, the U.S. gross domestic product has returned to early 2008 levels, but according to Byron Gangnes, University of Hawaii economics department chair, its still not where it should be.

MAUI, Hawaii Much noise was made following the NCUAs issuance of its regulation concerning the responsibilities of federal credit unions boards of directors last year. But Brian Witt, partner with Farleigh Wada Witt, despite some insurance providers assertions, said I dont think your personal risk is greatly increased.

The last few years have been very interesting to comment on the news and, while some things have slowed down, now is no different. Many issues from credit union management to matters in Washington continue to evolve and deserve commentary.

MAUI, Hawaii Whether your board is rubber stamp or watchdog, what you want it to be is a challenger, according to Mary Beth Spuck, CEO of The Paragon Group.

Many issues from credit union management to matters in Washington continue to evolve and deserve commentary.

Many issues from credit union management to matters in Washington continue to evolve and deserve commentary.

Conference attendees were spitting bullets and seemed ready to pummel various matters, and a few people, that got in the way of slaying the beast.

Conference attendees were spitting bullets and seemed ready to pummel various matters, and a few people, that got in the way of slaying the beast.