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VCU Adds Code Green's RateCast

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-The $2-billion Virginia CU has added Code Green's new, interactive RateCast "loan calculation slider" to its website. RateCast allows members to adjust settings for loan terms, APR, and amount to see various monthly payment scenarios as they move the slider. . For info: www.codegreen.org.

 

eTransfer Launched In Canada

VANCOUVER, B.C.-Two credit unions have become the first financial institutions in Canada to launch Interac e-Transfer, a payment system that allows users to securely send or receive money directly, and almost instantly, between financial institution accounts on their smartphones or computer. The enhancement is being provided through Central 1-which provides the e-mail and mobile platforms-in partnership with BC's Prospera Credit Union and Teachers Credit Union of Ontario.

 

SSCU Installs Experian's QAS

BOSTON-Experian, a provider of address software and services, reported that Ohio-based Seven Seventeen CU has selected its QAS data quality software to better manage member addresses. SSCU said it expects the software to reduce the amount of undeliverable mail by ensuring accuracy of member address information, the company said.

For info: www.qas.com.

 

CUTEK Improves CU's Processes

MURRIETA, Calif.-CUTEK here spearheaded a project to revamp the $1.5-billion Washington State Employees CU's product development process, and also trained WSECU analysts and programming staff to enhance their operations efficiency.

For info: www.cutek.net.

 

50 Attend CU*Answers' Event

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-More than 50 CU executives participated in CEO Strategies Week, hosted by CU*Answers, Inc. The event marked the sixth straight year that CEOs have gathered to brainstorm about industry challenges and outline collaborative investments for sustainability.

For info: www.cuanswers.com.

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