Credit Union Management

BOSTON -- The difficult times many retail brokerage firms are going through may be putting a strain on the client/broker relationship, making it difficult for brokers to continue to grow their books of business.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- In response to the economic crisis, Affinity Federal Credit Union has invited three experts to discuss how to invest in an uncertain market.

ATLANTA -- Members are certainly asking more questions about their investments and retirement plans as credit unions nationwide schedule more financial education seminars.

LAS VEGAS -- Not only does an entirely paperless mortgage department make members happy, it also makes sense come budget time.

LAS VEGAS -- There's no reason why credit unions couldn't double, triple or quadruple mortgage market share during the new few years, Blue Chip financial forecast economist Jeff Thredgold told ACUMA Mortgage Lending Leadership Conference attendees this morning.

MADISON, Wis. -- Four months after CUNA Mutual Group expanded its 401(k) program to external markets, the company has reported signing on 174 financial advisers and five broker-dealers.

WASHINGTON -- In another effort to increase the flow of credit, the Federal Reserve announced today that it will purchase short-term debt.

NEW YORK -- Nearly a week after setting the worst one-day point drop in history, the Dow Jones Industrials broke that record today, plunging 800 points, and then recovering some of that ground and closing down nearly 370 points.