Ray Birch

MADISON, Wis. — MasterCard is partnering with CUES to underwrite the organization's new Strategic Innovation Institute.

WASHINGTON — Consumer credit issued by credit unions and banks jumped $18.2 billion in October.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal court granted NCUA a preliminary injunction to prevent the dissipation of estate assets in its civil complaint against the estate of the former manager of Shiloh of Alexandria FCU.

TAMPA — Florida's largest credit union, Suncoast Schools FCU, will convert from a federal to a state charter early next year.

ONTARIO, Calif. — It's time credit unions mix in personal service and the human touch with their online car shopping services, according to CU Direct.

The high cost of healthcare - and what to about it - certainly has employers shaking their heads and searching for answers.

From a clever dealer compensation matrix that drives high-dollar loans, to a $2,500 sweeps, to an RV program that accounts for 60% of net auto loan growth, credit unions are taking on the tough auto loan competition from all angles.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve Board has filed its reply to merchant arguments that state the agency went beyond the intent of Congress in setting the current interchange fee cap under the Durbin Amendment.

NASHVILLE — Kentucky Corporate FCU and Volunteer Corporate CU announced plans to merge.

SCHAUMBERG, Ill. — Amid all the fear about rising interest rates, new vehicle loans dropped to their lowest point since 2008, according to a new report released Wednesday by Experian Automotive.

WESTBROOK, Maine — Infinity FCU is suing Kenneth Williams, saying the shop's former chief executive officer was terminated for using the credit union's funds for personal expenses, according to published reports.

BALTIMORE — Advance Bank shareholders have approved the proposed sale of the institution to Municipal Employees CU of Baltimore, and the credit union will take control of the bank Dec. 12.

BALTIMORE — Advance Bank shareholders have approved the proposed sale of the institution to Municipal Employees CU of Baltimore, and the credit union will take control of the bank Dec. 12.

If you are a small bank willing to sell for cash, there's an increasing chance a large credit union might be interested in making you an offer.

TAMPA, Fla. — When it's time to revamp the online banking and mobile presence, one CU believes members must play an active role in the effort.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Loan growth at federally insured credit unions continues to rise, along with net worth and membership totals, according to third quarter data released by NCUA today.

WHEATON, Ill. — Diane Shelton has been named president and chief executive officer of DuPage Credit Union.

CHICAGO — Three years will likely pass before Alliant Credit Union and The Golden 1 CU reach $10 billion in assets.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — More CUs are slashing holiday loan prices, cutting rates to below 3% to give members a boost at year's end.

Credit unions are gearing up for the holidays, setting in motion a sleigh-full of annual year-end promos aimed at helping members enjoy and cope with a season that's often as stressful as it's supposed to be jolly.