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LAS VEGAS - In a city that is open 24-hours, WestStar has rediscovered its branding groove by going back to its roots. "If I had any message for other credit unions it would be to go back to basics, figure out what your common bond is and brand from there,"...

Former bankers are moving into credit union CEO positions. More may be on the way. Page 19.

With tourism down, Hawaii CUs are creatively dealing with the state's economic slump. Pages 88-89.

SYDNEY, Australia - Credit card and check (or cheques as the Australians spell it) fraud is on the rise everywhere, and down under is no exception. The costs of fraud to Australian CUs may seem less in total dollars than in the U.S. because of Australia's smaller population, it may...

WASHINGTON - So much has changed on the credit union political scene in Washington. JoAnn Johnson and Deborah Matz have joined the NCUA Board, replacing Yolanda Wheat and Geoff Bacino. Some legislative issues, like bankruptcy reform, are the same, but new issues have emerged such as a regulatory relief bill...

The IRS is seeking help from credit unions, and credit unions are obliging as they are reaping ancillary benefits. See story page 4.

From the effects of the Enron debacle on CUs to the impact of new IRA rules, there's a lot happening in the world of investments. Read about it on pages 16-19.

WASHINGTON - A major overhaul of the relationship between companies and the firms they hire to conduct their audits is needed to ensure that investors are getting accurate pictures of financial health, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) recently said. The CFA outlined recommendations that do away with conflicts of...