WICHITA, Kan. - (05/09/05) -- In a growing trend aimed at drivingmore transactions, Boeing Wichita CU said last week it willeliminate all ATM fees--for members and non-members, alike startingMonday. That includes a $2 surcharge for non-member use of thecredit unions 15 ATMs (of 26 total) available to non-members. Thecredit union has also scrapped the $1.50 fee it charged whenmembers use other institutions' ATMs.
Heading into this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the Fed's core indicators are painting a different picture of the economy than real-time measures, injecting more uncertainty into Wednesday's FOMC meeting than usual.
Research from Cerulli Associates indicates that marketing and referrals are the best ways to bring in new clients. Yet few firms devote much time or money to either.
The parent company behind Flex Rent submitted applications to state and federal regulators for an industrial loan charter and deposit insurance.
Climate First Bank's fast-growing loan portfolio is creating the need for additional funding. In response, the Florida bank is rolling out a checking account that pays a high yield and also sends money to a nonprofit organization chosen by the customer.
So far this year, the volume of closed-end second and home equity line of credit securitizations is near last year's $29 billion, Bank of America Securities said.
For banks, getting ahead in the digital asset race may be less about picking a winner and more about playing the field.
