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In the Media
March 16-31, 2015
This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates. To share news from your Indiana credit union: send story links to Kay Neidlinger. You can also read more about credit union's community service efforts--and contribute information at the Commitment to Change website
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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
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Credit Union Journal - 3/31/2015
Slides #3-6: Recently hired or promoted staff members at FORUM CU are featured in this slideshow.
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Credit Union Journal - 3/30/2015
Slide #3: Members Advantage CU, Michigan City, Ind., presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Service League of Michigan City.
Slide #6: Indiana Members CU, Indianapolis, presented a check for $2,960 to Beech Grove City Schools in Beech Grove, Ind., as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Separately, the Indiana Members Foundation's 7th Annual Bowl A Thon raised more than $12,500.
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Credit Union Journal - 3/30/2015
Slide #4: Members Advantage CU, Michigan City, Ind., donated $500 to the Portage Township Food Pantry.
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Greene County Daily World - 3/27/2015
The credit union is supporting "Community Day." Marketing Coordinator Amanda Vester comments in this story.
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Credit Union Journal - by Michael Bartlett 3/19/2015
The credit union's G2 program is the subject of this story. FCFCU's Mark Moulton and Gina Johnson are pictured and provide comments. (Password/subscription required)
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WTTV CBS4 - 3/18/2015
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on the 4 Your Money segment presented by Indianapolis' CBS station.
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South Bend Tribune - Associated Press 3/18/2015
The League's VP Governmental Affairs Chris Beaumont comments for this story.
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Inside INdiana Business - 3/16/2015
Jo Kiel is Chief Human Resource Officer.
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National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
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Housingwire - by Trey Garrison 3/25/2015
Reintroduced earlier this year after dying in the last Congress despite bipartisan support, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2015 by U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., would amend and clarify the qualified mortgage definition in the Dodd-Frank Act thereby improving access to credit and qualified mortgages for low and moderate income borrowers while protecting consumers from bad loans. Several trade groups, including CUNA, support the Mortgage Choice Act.
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SNL Financial - by Daniel Young 3/19/2015
Jim Nussle hits on some of the biggest issues facing credit unions today in an interview with SNL Financial including regulatory relief, mergers, cybersecurity and RBC2.
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Chicago Tribune - by Gregory Karp 3/17/2015
It's easy to confuse credit unions with banks. Mike Schenk, vice president of economics and statistics at Credit Union National Association, highlights some must know facts about credit unions including where to find one (www.aSmarterChoice.org) and how loan rates are lower than at other financial institutions.
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NerdWallet - by Virginia C. McGuire 3/16/2015
Nationally, the average credit union member saves $74 a year, according to the Credit Union National Association. But would that number remain the same if regulatory changes wiped credit unions off the map? NerdWallet takes a look.
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April is Financial Literacy Month
Here are a few resources for your credit union:
Let the League know about activities at your CU. Send emails to Kay Neidlinger.
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