Corporate governance

Commonwealth Credit Union on Friday said it signed an agreement to become the “preferred credit union” for the University of Louisville and will serve the school’s faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Filene Research Institute is soliciting existing, in-market products and programs in consideration for a new project.

A new study sponsored by CUNA Councils suggests that credit unions would be better served if human resources departments worked directly with C-suite executives.

GLENDALE, Calif. -- California Credit Union has formed a title insurance company to handle both residential and commercial title needs.

Lafayette Federal Credit Union, a $391-million institution based in Kensington, Md., said it plans to merge CSC Employees Federal Credit Union, a $77-million institution based in Falls Church, Va. into Lafayette FCU.

Rep. Paul Ryan’s expected election as House Speaker this week may ultimately prove a boon for the financial services industry – especially for critics of the Dodd-Frank Act and the current mortgage finance system.

Guardian Credit Union in West Milwaukee, Wis., has formed a partnership with five colleges to offer a tuition discount program.

Credit unions based in some of the slowest- and fastest-growing markets share the strategies they’re using to make the most of the environments in which they’re operating.

The Division of Financial Services for the State of Colorado has approved an application by Sooper Credit Union to add Jefferson County, Colo., to its field of membership (FOM).

Though the financial crisis forced consumers to focus on socking money away for a rainy day, a recent study suggests that thrift effect is already fading, but credit unions are in a position to help turn that around and build member relationships in the process.