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Posts for Tag: CU System

The Case for Supplemental Capital: A Credit Union Shares its Story

Credit unions face the prospect of turning away new members without the ability to raise supplemental capital. Asking for Congressional support is on the agenda for the June “Hike the Hill” event.
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Tagged: Members , Regulation , CU System | Posted On: 05/15/2012

Community Development and Community Finance: Where Opportunity and Mission Meet

The NWCUA and the NFCDCU are teaming up to provide two education sessions highlighting the work currently being done to bring affordable, sustainable financial services to low-income consumers and underserved communities.
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Tagged: Event , CU System , NWCUA | Posted On: 05/15/2012

Filene Study Shows Credit Union MBLs Outpaced Banks During Economic Downturn

Allowing credit unions to expand their commercial loan growth not only could help the economy, but also would improve the resiliency of their loan portfolios in times of economic stress, according to a recent Filene Research Institute study.
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Tagged: CU System | Posted On: 05/15/2012

The Nuts and Bolts of Credit Union Finances for Volunteers

Jim This, president of the Paragon Group and a featured presenter at the upcoming NWCUA Volunteers’ Conference, discusses the role a strong board can play in the day-to-day operations of a credit union.
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Tagged: Volunteers , CU System | Posted On: 05/03/2012

Community Bankers on Capitol Hill Speaking Out Against MBL Bill

Credit unions nationwide continue to advocate in favor of raising the MBL cap, even as the measure’s latest opponent, the Independent Community Bankers of America, takes to the Hill to speak out against the bill.
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Tagged: Banks , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/26/2012

Overcoming the Challenges of 2012

John M. Floyd, chairman and CEO of Strategic Link business partner John M. Floyd & Associates, writes about the barriers still facing credit unions as the industry and economy work their way back from the current recession.
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Tagged: Partner Updates , CU System | Posted On: 04/26/2012

MBL Update: Senate Vote Remains on the Horizon as Advocacy Efforts Continue

Credit unions are continuing their strong grassroots push in support of S. 2231, but it is unlikely the measure will see a vote this week. Independent and community bankers are currently on the Hill working in opposition to the measure.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon , Washington , Banks , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/24/2012

Northwest Credit Unions Continue Grassroots MBL Push

From collecting signatures from members on a petition to landing radio interviews to issuing all-staff calls-to-action, credit unions throughout the Northwest are putting the pressure on Congress to raise the MBL cap.
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , Members , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/10/2012

Banks Finding New Ways to Combat MBL Bill

As S. 2231 nears a vote on the Senate floor, the banks continue to fight the legislation tooth and nail, issuing talking points against the MBL bill and created a “Super PAC” to further increase influence on Capitol Hill.
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Tagged: Banks , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/10/2012

All-In! Credit Unions on Path to Help Local Small Businesses, Economy

Credit unions are diving in head first to support their local small businesses. From implanting website pop-up boxes to in-branch petitions to media outreach, the local community of cooperative financial institutions is on a quest to lend.
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Tagged: Member Business Lending , CU System | Posted On: 04/05/2012