Michael Schenk, CUNA’s vice president of research policy and analysis WASHINGTON — Credit unions should see another year of double digit loan growth because the unemployment rate is expected to remain low and inflation is expected to remain tame through...
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Fraud Fighting With AI-Based Biometrics Security & Password Module
Two recent cybersecurity solutions, an artificial intelligence-based biometric security measure from Nuance; and a password policy module from Wombat Security, could help protect credit unions and other organizations defend against fraud. Burlington, Mass.-based...
State Regulator Conserves Michigan Credit Union
Poor financial performance According to NCUA financial performance reports, the $84.6 million Ukrainian Future Credit Union is well capitalized and has not posted net income losses over the last five years, but Michigan regulators placed the Warren-based...
Citi to Refund $335 Million After Finding Card APRs Too High
Credit card rates Citigroup Inc., one of the world’s largest credit-card issuers, said it will refund $335 million to U.S. customers whose annual percentage rate should have been lower. The lender determined that a method it was using to calculate APRs...
Identity Thieves Are Trying to Tap Colorado Annuities: Officials
Identity thieves are trying to loot annuities in Colorado, according to officials at the Colorado Division of Insurance. Division officials want consumers to talk to insurers about account safeguards. "Individuals with annuities, or even life insurance, can...
Another Credit Union Prevails in ADA Case
ADA Code Washington, D.C.-based Department of Labor Federal Credit Union has prevailed in a lawsuit brought against it over the accessibility of its website, according to documents filed in a Virginia District Court. The complaint alleged that the plaintiff...