When Congress reconvenes in November, it will rush to pass disaster relief for those affected by recent hurricanes. However, rumor has it that the proposed Credit Card Competition Act would be tacked on to the must-pass legislation, prompting concern from credit union groups, Emily Claus reports.
Chip Filson shares the impressive outcome of SECU’s recent board election, in which nearly 100,000 credit union members turned out to vote.
As credit unions worldwide celebrate the 76th annual International Credit Union Day, Emily Claus shares the history of the event, the year’s theme, and how credit unions are commemorating the occasion.
Renée Sattiewhite of the African American Credit Union Coalition shares how credit unions can focus on building wealth in moderate to low income communities through financial education, debt management support, and investment opportunities.
In its first ever action against a federal credit union, the Department of Justice agreed to a landmark $6.5M settlement with Citadel Federal Credit Union, putting pressure on credit unions with expanded fields of membership.
