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Air New Zealand has launched a smart prepaid card that supports MasterCard PayPass contactless functionality, the airline announced Nov. 22.

Consumer credit card originations rose 32% during the first eight months of this year, though the amount of total new credit issued still lags behind pre-recession levels by a full 45%, recently released data show.

DALLAS-After operating with the same intranet for a decade, American Airlines Credit Union decided it was time to launch a "living, breathing landing page."

WINSTON, Salem, N.C.-While most CUs likely face another large premium increase for employee health insurance, one credit union expects its costs to remain stable-if not decline-for the next benefits year.

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.-Connex CU's director of training is in the middle of leading a course when her phone rings. She stops the class, takes the call, and provides information that eventually helps a member.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-One credit union has learned just how much better it is to be proactive and seek out refinancing opportunities than to just advertise it offers great rates.

NORTH HAVEN, Conn.-Connex CU believes a 10-year home loan is perfect for the current economy and has the numbers to prove it-$19 million from 148 loans over five months.

INDIANAPOLIS-Too much business is never a bad thing, but you have to be able to support it if you're going to benefit from it.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-Xceed Financial Credit Union's "Personal Banker" program is paying off with higher loan balances and more account relationships among participating members.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-The Golden 1 Credit Union had a lofty goal for giving back in 2010-to have each department and branch participate in at least one community outreach activity.