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04/16/2014
CUs keep focus on improving data security
CUNA News Now Headlines 04/16/2014 - Provided as a courtesy and valuable service of the Credit Union National Association
As threats grow, Mich. league work for members' data safety gets spotlight
Even with the U.S. Congress out of session until April 28, credit unions are keeping the focus on what must be done to improve the country's data security. More
CFPB extends remittance rule shield
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a five-year extension to an exception that minimizes for some credit unions and other financial institutions certain information reporting requirements of its international remittance transfer rule. More
'Overwhelming' response to N.J. CUs' 'trust' billboard
The New Jersey Credit Union League reported an "overwhelming" response to a recent billboard campaign that supported the "Banking You Can Trust" credit union awareness website. More
CUNA site safe from Heartbleed security flaw
CUNA's information technology team assures that CUNA's customer-facing websites are not impacted by the Heartbleed security issue that has been reported in News Now and the general press. More
Card, member protection headline Calif. league rally
The collective voice of California credit unions was heard loud and clear in Sacramento April 7-8, as industry leaders from throughout the state took part in the California Credit Union League's 2014 Government Relations Rally. More
Have Bankziety? Minn. league prescribes a cure
Wedding season is around the corner, and if your wallet has the wedding bell blues, it may need a visit to the Minnesota Credit Union Network's Bankziety website. More
Mobile payments to jump 40% globally: Juniper
The value of payments completed through mobile devices worldwide will reach around $507 billion this year, a rise of nearly 40% year-over-year, according to a new report from Juniper Research. More
CUNA compliance audios are back and even better
Back by popular demand, CUNA compliance staff are posting new audio updates on the hottest compliance topics. More
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- Apr. 17: Frontline Compliance webinar series
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- May 1: The Four Pillars of Loan Pricing - Credit Risk, Transfer Pricing, Comparative Analysis and Balance Sheet Composition
- May 7: CUNA Fixed-Income Investments eSchool
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