Nevada

Consulting firm’s aim is to proactively connect credit unions with consumers.

The Las Vegas-based CU has returned more than $56 million to members since 2001.

The Las Vegas-based credit union made $4.8 million in the fourth quarter, and $14.9 million in 2016.

Zions Bancorp. has appointed a new CEO at Nevada State Bank.

Credit One Bank in Las Vegas, Nev., a credit card specialist, plans to almost double its workforce over several years to support business growth.

Sen. Jeff Sessions is one of the marijuana industry's staunchest foes. He could upend efforts by the Obama administration to persuade banks that it is safe to work with cannabis firms.

Voters in Florida, North Dakota, Montana and Arkansas approved medical marijuana measures on Tuesday, while their counterparts in California, Massachusetts and Nevada approved recreational pot initiatives.

The Federal Trade Commission took a victory lap Tuesday in its fight with race car driver Scott Tucker and his payday lending operation.

The Nevada Credit Union League said it helped support and defeat several bills in the Nevada legislature that would have affected credit unions in the Silver State.

LAS VEGAS — The CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council honored four individuals for their achievements in marketing and business development during a ceremony at the group's recent Annual Conference here.

LAS VEGAS — Gesa Credit Union won the Diamond Best of Show Award — the highest honor in the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council's Diamond Awards competition — during the Council's 22nd annual conference here.

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — While most credit unions say they would like to attract younger members, Boulder Dam CU reports a remarkable 85% penetration of 18-to-29 year olds in its field of membership.

LAS VEGAS — One Nevada Credit Union continued its strong recovery with net income of $7 million in 2014, the now $729 million CU reported.

LAS VEGAS — The longtime head of Clark County Credit Union plans to retire this summer, Credit Union Journal has learned.

Homeowners associations seeking unpaid dues are seizing on a court decision allowing them to foreclose on properties ahead of banks, and the FHFA is litigating to defend Fannie and Freddie mortgages. Private lenders, meanwhile, are trying to keep the problem from spreading to more states.

LAS VEGAS — Silver State Schools Credit Union had $2.76 million in net income during the fourth quarter of 2014 — its 11th consecutive profitable quarter — and $13.27 million in net income for the year.

Clark County Credit Union said it has awarded $2.7 million to nearly 34,000 members in the form of a bonus dividend.

LAS VEGAS — How difficult is it for marijuana businesses to maintain relationships with mainstream financial institutions? Just ask Jon Levine.

LAS VEGAS — Despite unprecedented levels of support for marijuana legalization in the United States, businesses that work with this budding industry repeatedly voice the same complaint: the inability to obtain and sustain banking relationships because pot is illegal under federal law.

Seacoast Commerce Bank in San Diego has created a new holding company.