LITTLE FALLS, N.J. - BISYS has acquired the Toner Organization, an Exton, Pennsylvania-based insurance brokerage firm that markets to credit unions. "This acquisition immediately expands our market presence and potential in the Mid-Atlantic region," said BISYS Chairman/CEO Lynn Mangum. As of March 31, 2001, revenues generated by BISYS Insurance and...

PHILADELPHIA - Talk about a perfect match. Fleet Credit Card Services, a subsidiary of FleetBoston Financial, and Compaq Computer Corporation will offer Fleet's newest Fusion smart Visa credit card with Compaq's latest Presario 5000 and 7000 Series desktop PCs featuring an innovative Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard. Fleet's new, red...

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas - The Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) Lending Services has teamed with Centrix Financial to offer an auto lending program to credit-impaired members with minimal risk. The Centrix Financial Portfolio Management Program is a turnkey system that features all of the operating procedures for underwriting, servicing, collection...

SALT LAKE CITY- Credit union data processor CUSA Technologies said it plans to host its Annual Users Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 12 to 15, 2001, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. More than 200 CUSA Technologies credit union clients are expected to attend to hear about issues related...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Repeating the same message over and over again can no longer be considered boring-just call it branding. "A brand promises members a consistent experience," said CUNA Mutual Group Director of CU Marketing Services Debrah Dippen-Watterson. "When branding is done right, your brand is expressed at...

WASHINGTON-Assistant to President George W. Bush on Economic Policy Larry Lindsey wrote CUNA President and CEO Dan Mica thanking CUNA for a letter about the credit union movement in the U.S. and letting him know that the administration is very interested in credit unions' work in cross-border issues. "The President...

SEATTLE - PEMCO Technology Services, a pass through processor, has partnered with STAR Systems to add ATM processing to its offerings. PEMCO will use STAR Systems' network gateway. Cards bearing the STAR logo are accepted at more than 200,000 ATMS and 800,000 POS locations. This latest move by PEMCO will...

WASHINGTON-Ellen Seidman announced her resignation from the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) last week, effective upon the confirmation and appointment of her replacement. "The agency, weak when I was appointed in October 1997 because of a five-year lack of a confirmed Director and constant concern over its...