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As busy and dedicated as credit union staff and volunteers are, never doubt that they also have a life beyond their jobs. Our editorial staff was so convinced that readers would find occasional, after hours, personal tidbits about credit union people so interesting that they recently created a new Credit...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Though it isn't releasing figures for competitive reasons, Corporate Network Brokerage Services, Inc. said that its year-to-date transaction revenue has exceeded its highest annual total in CNBS' 12-year existence. "To reach a record level of revenue is always an accomplishment. To do it less than two-thirds...

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Members Insurance Services, LLC, an independent insurance agency owned by IBM Southeast Employees' FCU, who spearheaded its formation, and five other credit unions, has recently celebrated its first anniversary. Since opening its doors last year, several credit unions have joined the $450 million credit union including:...

WASHINGTON-According to the Senior Loan Officers Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices, domestic banks' credit standards remain largely unchanged for residential mortgage loans over the past three months. Approximately 25% of the respondents, on net, reported an increase in demand for residential mortgages in the same period. The survey included...

It's hurricane season, does your credit union need to worry? The answer may surprise you. Read about this and other insurance issues in the special report on pages 14-15.

It is understood in the industry that retention of membership improves dramatically when each member participates in one additional credit union program. Ultimately, each credit union sets a goal to be each member's primary financial institution. Effective delivery will bring your institution a step closer to that goal. Meaningful programs...

Once again Mike Welch has exceeded my expectations! In his recent publisher's column regarding conferences and the avoidance of dealing with controversial issues, he described a feeling that I have had for years. The failure to address controversy doesn't simply stop at national meetings however. Our own state meetings have...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Rather than wait for Congress to decide bankruptcy abuse reform measures that have been debated for four congressional sessions now, credit unions are doing what they can to help members avoid bankruptcy and help themselves at the same time. A recent report (See story page 3) indicated that bankruptcy...