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04/07/2014
CUNA urges lawmakers' involvement in RBC plan
CUNA News Now Headlines 04/07/2014 - Provided as a courtesy and valuable service of the Credit Union National Association
CUNA seeks Congress' thorough exam of NCUA RBC plan
Congress should thoroughly examine the National Credit Union Administration's proposed risk-based capital rule and direct the agency to make significant changes to address serious deficiencies in the regulation, CUNA said in a letter to House Financial Services Committee leaders. More
Opportunity abounds for CUs in newest payments channels
Mobile banking has gained traction with consumers, and there is plenty of opportunity for credit unions to capture significant market share, according to research from Redwood City, Calif.-based data analyst Rocket Fuel. More
Million$ have been raised for sick kids through CU Run
It may have been called the Credit Union 'Almost-Cherry Blossom' Run by one announcer, but the late blooming of Washington's glorious Japanese Cherry Trees didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the 15,000 runners who signed on to help raise almost a half-million dollars for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Sunday. More
Maine House passes patent troll bill
Supported by strong lobbying efforts from the Maine Credit Union League, the Maine House of Representatives Friday passed legislation to protect credit unions from so-called patent trolls by a 105-28 vote. More
'We Own Our Bank,' Cal., Nev. leagues declare
The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues have launched WeOwnOurBank.com, an online and social media credit union awareness initiative. More
NCUA letter warns, advises about taxi-medallion lending
Credit unions that make taxi-medallion secured loans, participate in those loans or are contemplating doing so should review new agency guidance on the topic. More
CUNA backs Fin. Lit. Month with $1-per-course donation
CUNA announced for every print and online CUNA course purchased by credit unions this month, it will donate $1 to the National Credit Union Foundation to support its financial education efforts. More
First-time car buyers learn how their 'Ride Rules'
Generations FCU has launched a first-time car buyers program designed to help members get a good deal on a vehicle and build credit history at the same time. More
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- Identify Common Points of Compromise to Prevent Losses From Data Breaches, Apr. 9
- Social Media and Disaster Recovery, Apr. 9
- Commerce Where It Counts: Why CUs Should Embrace Shop Local, Apr. 10
- Boost Gen Y Membership Through Student Lending, Apr. 15
- Mapping Information Security Risk to Compliance, Apr. 17
- Employee Auditing and Fraud Prevention, Apr. 22
- Protect Credit Union Cash With Security That Gives Back, Apr. 24
- NCUA Examination Trends: Two New Common Business Continuity Findings, Apr. 30
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