RALEIGH, N.C.-North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union said it was joining with other consumer advocates in support of the full and fair disclosure of checking account policies and fees at all financial institutions.

ATLANTA-As reported first by Credit Union Journal, NCUA says it will begin independent insurance reviews for all federally-insured, state-chartered credit unions in North Carolina as the result of the ongoing release of its CAMEL rating by State Employees Credit Union in Raleigh.

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TINTON FALLS, N.J.-United Teletech Financial CU has resolved to help members keep their New Year's resolutions to save money with a slick web tool that could help lure new members-especially those in the coveted 18- to 30-year-old market.

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Many credit unions have used an RFP in selecting a provider of executive benefits, a complex business that requires specific and detailed knowledge, especially for a tax-exempt organization. But dusting off an old RFP that was used to select a software vendor or a 401(k) provider simply won't work.

I think Mr. World Peace is on to something, and that credit union CEOs just might want to borrow this strategy for their own ends. Yes, I'd certainly be the first to agree, the leaders of America's credit unions aren't always the first to jump onto a trend, but theopportunities here may just be too good for even the stodgiest of execs to pass.

Regarding the disclosure of CAMEL ratings, Aesop recalls the fable of "The Mice and the Weasels" who waged a perpetual war with one another.

2011 acted as a wake-up call to what is happening in our nation. The very fabric of the American Dream is being unwoven by globalization, public policy and even consumer behavior.

In response to State Employees Credit Union disclosing its CAMEL rating and the resulting fallout in North Carolina, I think that transparency is always best. Examination ratings and examination findings should be public information.

MADISON, Wis. – Heartland CU has raised more than $25,000 through its “Give Local” campaign to help fund six local non-profits.

FITCHBURG, Mass. – Workers’ CU made a $10,000 contribution to the United Way of North Central Massachusetts’ Supplemental Basic Needs Fund to help assist with needy area residents heating and food costs.

ST. LOUIS – Neighbors CU shared $196,000 in the form of a special dividend that was paid on regular share (savings) accounts.

YORK, Penn. – First Capital FCU is going mobile with the help of a QR code.

POCATELLO, Idaho – Members have voted in favor of Pocatello Teachers FCU here being absorbed via merger by ISU CU.

SAN FRANCISCO – Organizers of Occupy San Francisco who are putting together a credit union said they expect to submit an application to state regulators at the Department of Financial Institutions within the next three weeks.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Police believe 11 check fraud cases involving Teachers CU at the end of the year may have been part of an organized scam including several people.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s State House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee narrowly voted down a bill that would have allowed credit unions to accept public deposits.

LAS VEGAS – One Nevada CU, formerly known as Nevada FCU, reported a net loss of $4.8 million for 2011.

LOS ANGELES – A federal judge on Friday ruled NCUA’s oversight of WesCorp FCU is not on trial in the civil suit the federal regulator brought against executives of the failed one-time $34 billion corporate credit union.