Space Coast CU Names New CEO

Board members of the $4 billion Space Coast Credit Union were working on a leadership succession plan when their President/CEO Douglas Samuels died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 57 on May 12. “Always the watchdog, Doug expressed a concern to the...

Credit Unions on Fire in Hot Economy

Credit unions are setting new records and outperforming banks this year as the U.S. economy remains robust, industry analysts said Thursday. Credit union growth is being fueled by record numbers of new members and current members borrowing more heavily. Members on...

Hensarling Dumps Durbin Repeal in Loss for Credit Unions

House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (D-Texas) says he will drop the repeal of the so-called Durbin Amendment from his Dodd-Frank overhaul plan rather than jeopardize the entire bill. “I’ve said before that repeal of the Durbin amendment was...