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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Members of Postal Employees of Troy, N.Y. Federal Credit Union approved the transaction earlier this week.
September 13 -
From marijuana to member business lending, a look at policymakers and others' perspectives on key issues affecting the industry.
September 13 -
Jay Gostonczik will head the Minnesota-based institution when Richard Nesvold retires during the first quarter of 2020.
September 12 -
In an interview with Credit Union Journal, Todd Harper, NCUA board member, said the regulator was working to avert similar problems in the future.
September 11 -
The chairman of the National Credit Union Administration gave CU Journal more details on the agency’s forthcoming rule providing guidance for credit unions purchasing banks.
September 10 -
Speaking during NAFCU's Congressional Caucus, a leader from the U.S. Department of Treasury said credit unions can help the agency improve how consumers are notified in the event of a data breach.
September 10 -
Some industry economists say this yield curve inversion is not as reliable an indicator as it has been for past recessions, but credit unions should still start preparing for an eventual economic downturn.
September 10 -
The former Fox News host told credit union leaders they risk becoming a casualty of the #MeToo movement if they fail to update their sexual harassment guidelines.
September 9 -
Credit unions are banding together to support for those in need by making donations, giving out scholarships and more.
September 6 -
The NCUA said credit unions can now serve hemp businesses but uncertainty remains around important issues like due diligence.
September 6 -
The merger of Cornerstone Community Credit Union into the Moline, Ill.-based Vibrant is expected to close on Oct. 1.
September 5 -
With legal questions still lingering, the regulator said it will begin accepting applications from credit unions looking to take advantage of its revised field of membership rule but did not specify when it would take action on those submissions.
September 4 -
The Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based institution will be able to serve a dozen counties after the change takes effect on Oct. 1.
September 4 -
From back-to-school initiatives to scholarships, hospital donations and more, here's a look at 10 credit unions across the country who are making a difference.
August 30 -
The proposal's aim is to ensure borrowers are treated fairly and would require companies, including CUSOs, to submit licensing applications.
August 30 -
With long-term interest rates at historic lows, mortgage refinancing is coming on strong. But that additional revenue may not be enough to offset net interest margin pressures and lost servicing income.
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Cobalt Credit Union will absorb Community Hope FCU after being approached by the National Credit Union Administration.
August 28 -
Through the initiative, more than two dozen savings and credit groups have been established to serve more than 400 Venezuelans and Colombians.
August 27 -
With lawmakers unlikely to act in the near future to ease financial institutions' regulatory burden, new technologies could be the solution to credit unions’ AML woes.
August 27 -
The Madison, Wis.-based think tank will launch its Centers for Excellence starting next year.
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