WICHITA, Kan.-A federal court last week dismissed a suit brought by NCUA against Barclays Capital for the sale of $555 million of faulty mortgage-backed securities to U.S. Central FCU and WesCorp FCU, one of nine suits NCUA has filed against Wall Street banks over the failure of the two corporate giants.

Judge Rejects S&P Request To Dismiss Corporate Suit

NorState FCU, Madawaska, Maine, promoted Nancy Cyr to EVP and COO.

Since May 1 rates have been rising, but John Worth is advising credit unions not to be "fooled" into inaction against interest rate risk.

Bellwether Community Credit Union has deployed iPad technology in an effort to streamline loan applications, with BCCU reporting that members can now apply for a loan and receive funds in 15 minutes or less.

Mountain America Credit Union has appointed a "technology champion" in each of its 76 branches to oversee operations.

Michigan States Starts eAlerts

150 Attend Passageways' Event

In an effort to improve its member business lending processes, AltaOne Federal Credit took to the streets seeking a new vendor that wouldn't increase existing costs. It found its answer pretty close to home.

At least four credit unions being sued for patent infringement over real-time transaction technology have agreed to settle the civil claims in exchange for license deals, with the final deal awaiting court approval.

A decline in delinquent loans is providing some help for the "Texas ratio," nonperforming assets divided by the sum of total equity and loan loss reserves, at credit unions.

Legos have been part of presentations on the company itself (how it rebuilt its blocks into something new and better), and have also been a common metaphor used by numerous speakers for how organizational leaders are comprised of adults who have lost their inner Lego-builder and-as a result-the ability to be creative and innovative.

The sheer size and rapid growth of the U.S. Hispanic population has rightfully grabbed the attention of every major industry in the U.S.

Mark Lynch, Field Coach for REAL Solutions responds to Frank J. Diekmann's recent editorial.

More than 60 women CU leaders convened at a Global Women's Leadership Network luncheon in conjunction with the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates' Annual Convention and Exposition here to discuss "moving up the corporate ladder" with top women executives in the industry.

WASHINGTON – The National CU Foundation, the charitable arm of CUNA and affiliates, announced the appointment of Gigi Hyland, a former CUNA executive and most recently a member of the NCUA Board, as it new executive director.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

JAMESTOWN, Penn. – USSCO Jamestown FCU has developed a marketing agreement with Unifirst Mortgage Corporation it says will enable members to avoid the upfront fee other mortgage providers typically charge.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Allegacy FCU will open a new office in a remodeled former Blockbuster Video building in Winston-Salem this morning.

WASHINGTON – The National Cooperative Business Association is launching a national “Honor a HERO” contest in which credit unions and co-ops can share stories (in 200 words of fewer) about how a member of their staff has been a hero.