Most everyone has some sort of list of pet peeves. Here are some of mine, gathered from many years of observing the credit union scene: * Credit union leaders who refer to credit union presidents/CEOs as "managers." It was a long hard fight to shed that outdated title. This is...
SAN DIMAS, Calif. - In response to member feedback, the $15 billion WesCorp has enhanced its online member account solution, WAVE (WesCorp's Automated Virtual Employee). Enhancements include cash order, certificate purchase and user maintenance features. WesCorp members can now act as administrators of WAVE, adding users, changing user rights, deleting...
DES MOINES, Iowa - Jim Forney, superintendent of credit unions for the Iowa Credit Union Division will be recognized June 14 at an awards ceremony in the State Capitol rotunda as this year's recipient of the Leader of the Year award. The award is given through the governor's Golden Dome...
DALLAS - The $5.6 billion Southwest Corporate FCU here has announced that it has enhanced the site (www.swcorpinvest.com) of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southwest Corporate Investment Services. According to Southwest Corporate, the new site provides economic "commentary" to help CU leaders gauge the economy. It also provides up-to-date information on rates...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., - Part of the credit union difference is the value returned to the member. Beyond the end of year dividends, credit unions have developed creative programs to reward members while boosting their portfolios. Here is just a sample of how credit unions choose to give back...
MADISON, Wis. - Call it the credit union marketer's latest old friend, but Master Consumer Information Files play an important role in today's credit union. According to CUNA's Credit Union Services Profile Report, 14% of credit unions and counting employ MCIF to segment their membership for target-marketing purposes. "While MCIF...
WASHINGTON-The American Bankers Association (ABA) had to file its brief challenging NCUA's field of membership policies with the U.S. Court of Appeals around press time. The ABA is appealing U.S District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly's decision in favor of the NCUA. The bankers sued the credit union regulator charging the...
ORANGE, Calif., - Experian, a provider of information solutions, has spent $13.5 million for Exactis from 24/7 Media, Inc, a provider of advertising/marketing solutions. Experian will now have the e-mail marketing infrastructure to offer marketers the most effective, immediate, targeted and inexpensive way to reach consenting members and self-identified prospects...
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The $1.6 billion Pennsylvania State Employees CU may get an auto loan and membership boost from a relationship with AAA Southern Pennsylvania. PSECU is now included on AAA Southern Pennsylvania's Web site to inform AAA members about PSECU's low-cost auto loans. AAA members simply click on PSECU's...