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WASHINGTON-The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting comment on its proposed information security regulation required under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). The law's security provisions require the FTC and other federal agencies to develop standards for financial institutions relating to administrative, technical and physical safeguards for customer information. The purpose for...

MADISON, Wis. - CUES announced that it has partnered with Decision Strategies International Inc. (DSI), W. Conshohoken, Pa., and Counter Intelligence Associates (CIA), San Juan Capistrano, Calif., to offer scenario-based strategic planning services to credit unions. According to CUES, the partnership gives CU execs and directors access to strategic planning...

MADISON, Wis. - The newly formed CUNA Network Services has made a deal with RSM McGladrey to deliver Web compliance services to CUs. According to RSM McGladrey, over 95% of credit union Web sites do not comply with a variety of regulatory requirements. The passage of Gramm Leach Bliley brought...

Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union, El Paso, Texas, has promoted Richard L. Sandenaw to executive vice president. U.S. New Mexico Federal Credit Union, Albuquerque, has appointed the following members to its board: Nancy Haines, chairperson; W. Charles Bennett, first vice chairperson; Tony J. Gilbert, treasurer; I.L. Sanchez-Davis, secretary; Robert F....

THORNDALE, Pa. - Citadel Federal Credit Union is helping educate low-income individuals and families about financial management and the importance of saving. The $348 million credit union has become a partner in the Family Savings Partner Program. The Family Savings Partner Program is administered by Open Hearth Inc, which promotes...

WEST PALM BEACH - Despite the gloomy forecast that mutual funds have weathered over the past year, there are a plethora of investors who value morals and conscience just as much as returns. Enter socially responsible investing (SRI) which seeks out mutual funds and stocks that are tied to companies...

WASHINGTON-Communications is one of the most important functions of any trade association, including CUNA. Perhaps that is why Mark Wolff was selected by CUNA to work in its communications office nearly 11 years ago and has risen through the ranks to Senior Vice President of Communication for the trade group....

WASHINGTON-According to a recent comment letter from CUNA, the lobby group is in support of a NACHA proposal on the usage of electronic affidavits, authorizations, and records in conformance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-Sign). "CUNA supports clarifying that those electronic or written statements made...