Credit Union Management

LANSING, Mich. -- In line with the continuing move by state leagues to improve rapport and stay close to lawmakers, the Michigan Credit Union League disclosed Tuesday it is relocating most of its operations from the Detroit area to Lansing.

MADISON, Wis. -- As investors recognize that there might not be any quick fixes to the economy's woes, some may go on a "buyers' strike," according to one investment expert.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Robert Manning, director of the center for consumer financial services at Rochester Institute of Technology, he has been testifying for years before Congress about the negative consequences of consumer debt to deaf ears.

SAN FRANCISCO -- NCUA Chairman Michael Fryzel introduced himself to a full house of West Coast credit union professionals when addressing the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues conference and annual meeting audience.

Former White House Chiefs of Staff Leon Panetta and Andrew Card were featured as keynote speakers at the league conference. The two shared their opinions regarding the recent presidential election.

SAN FRANCISCO --- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues may have shocked members when it announced an enormous reduction in the group's advocacy campaign budget for 2009, from $6 million to $1 million.

SAN FRANCISCO -- An all-star line up took the stage the final morning of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues' annual meeting to discuss their views on the current and future state of credit unions.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Starting immediately, Local Government Federal Credit Union said it is in the market to purchase municipal bonds from North Carolina cities, towns and counties and has earmarked $50 million to make it happen.