Melissa Angell is a reporter for Credit Union Journal in New York City. She graduated from the University of Virginia where she studied Cognitive Neuroscience and Media Studies. She's also an alumna of the Dow Jones News Fund, where she previously covered healthcare equities for TheStreet.
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Now known as Explorers Credit Union, the Yankton, S.D.-based shop serves consumers across South Dakota and Nebraska.
March 4 -
Some institutions have taken steps to ensure their websites meet accessibility standards, but experts say many credit unions could still be doing more.
March 2 -
Tony Aylsworth, chief risk officer, is taking over as president so CEO David Milligan can concentrate on acquisitions.
February 27 -
The banking group issued lawmakers a guide on questions to ask as credit union executives visit Capitol Hill for two days.
February 26 -
The third credit union-related bill introduced this week would cut credit unions’ annual required board meetings to just six times per year.
February 26 -
The debate centers on whether guidance on credit union-bank mergers is necessary.
February 26 -
ICBA outlined a series of questions for lawmakers that would force credit unions to defend the industry's practices during meetings with local representatives.
February 26 -
The regulator completed a thorough process, which included ensuring investors would treat borrowers well, before settling on a buyer.
February 25 -
NCUA board member Mark McWatters defended the agency's position on credit union-bank purchases and called out the ongoing sniping on both sides of the argument.
February 25 -
The Credit Union National Association is submitting a FOIA request to get more information about the National Credit Union Administration's recent portfolio sale, but further action could be necessary if those answers aren't satisfactory.
February 24 -
The industry loves to tout its bipartisanship, but it has very publicly embraced the Trump administration at times.
February 24 -
The money will help moderate- and low-income communities in Detroit and Cleveland.
February 20 -
An inspector general's report found that CBS Employees FCU failed to segregate key duties.
February 19 -
The Raleigh, North Carolina, institution's payout for 2019 was 12% higher than the previous year.
February 14 -
Section 705 FCU, originally chartered to serve postal employees, has a new chief executive following the retirement of its longtime CEO.
February 14 -
The North Carolina-based credit union hopes an injunction will prevent further use of that branding until a trademark infringement suit is settled.
February 13 -
Connie Roy plans to retire from the Louisiana-based institution this fall after two decades at the helm.
February 13 -
Humanidei and the African-American Credit Union Coalition have committed to the goal of at least 30% racial and gender diversity in the C-suite within the next 10 years. It will take more than just lip service from the rest of the movement.
February 13 -
The Radcliff, Ky.-based credit union wants to serve more Kentuckians and is hoping a name change will help achieve that goal.
February 12 -
The conclusion of President Trump's impeachment trial last week means both chambers of Congress are back to regular business.
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