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ALEXANDRIA, Va - NAFCU and CUNA differed slightly in their opinions about an NCUA proposal to allow federal credit unions to offer better benefit packages to attract more and better employees. NCUA seeks to clarify that the scope of its regulations in this area is not confined to retirement benefits...

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,"...

So we're merging Sunland FCU into American First Credit Union. Not particularly newsworthy, you say. "Bittersweet" is what one of our friends at CCUL called it. But we, the board, staff and I, and yes even the membership are actually ecstatic! Bob Street, CEO at American First, and I think...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Federal credit unions may offer wire transfer services to nonmembers within their field-of-membership under three conditions outlined by NCUA General Counsel Robert Fenner in a legal opinion written in response to an inquiry from Maria Martinez, president/CEO, Border FCU in Del Rio, Texas. NCUA Chairman Dennis Dollar...

ALEXANDRIA, Va - Credit unions continued making a growing number of first mortgages in 2001, writing 16.7% more of the real estate loans than in 2000, up from $76.3 to $89.1 billion, according to NCUA. The 16.7% growth rate for the loans doubled last year's 7.8% growth rate as well....

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - As Enron Corp.'s relationship with its auditor, Arthur Anderson continues to come under heavy fire, one trade group has reemphasized the need to spot red flags and be aware of sudden and questionable changes in management style. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), an international association...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - From the balmy beaches of Hawaii and Key West to enjoying jazz in New Orleans or gazing at the lights on the Las Vegas Strip, when it comes to working in a credit union in these areas it is all about attitude. Naturally they face...

Citadel Federal Credit Union, Thorndale, Pa., has elected Kevin Gravett and Frank Taddeo Sr., Citadel Financial Services board directors. Chartway Federal Credit Union, Virginia Beach, Va., has named Lori Ruzzano sales manager for the Wakefield and Warwick branches in Rhode Island. SSA Baltimore Federal Credit Union, Maryland, has named William...