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.
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Crane Federal Credit Union and Centurion Federal Credit Union have announced that the two organizations will be joining together effective at the close of business on September 18, 2015.
The credit union has launched a custom branded health insurance marketplace, enabling their members to shop, compare and enroll online for individual health coverage.
League Director and INOVA FCU CEO Dallas Bergl is one of the five members of the RDA board who submitted the Innovate Indiana economic development plan. It is the final step in the state's Regional Cities Initiative application process.
CUNA partners with banking trades in order for Senate leaders to move forward on Sen. Richard Shelby's (R-AL) regulatory relief bill. "While no single piece of legislation is perfect, measures, such as S. 1484, the Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015, are a step in the right direction," explains CUNA and others.
National Mortgage News - by Brian Collins 9/9/2015
Trade groups representing the financial sector are urging the feds to reduce regulatory burden. The growing number of regulations is prohibiting community financial institutions from serving their members to the best of their ability. CUNA along with ABA, ICBA, and NAFCU submitted a joint letter expressing their desire for relief to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.
Credit unions are a way for Americans to maximize that value--not just for ourselves--but for our friends, neighbors, coworkers, families and communities.
Sept. 18 deadlines: ignite and Convention Crashers
Sept. 18 is just a few days away and that means two deadlines that emerging leaders should be aware of -- applications for the League's ignite initiative are due as well as applications for participation in the Crash program at the upcoming Convention.
This year's Convention will take place Oct. 7-9 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. It will feature access to 13 education sessions, a vendor-filled exhibit hall and plenty of networking and entertainment. Make plans now to attend. Details and a registration link are here.
