Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
Feb. 1, 2016
In the Media
January 26-Feb. 1, 2016
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.
 
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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.
The Elkhart Truth - by Marshall B. King 1/31/2016
INOVA FCU CEO and League board treasurer Dallas Bergl is co-chair of Vibrant Communities. He is quoted in this story
The Journal Gazette - 1/31/2016

- Susan Goree of MidWest America FCU was named Affiliate of the Year by the Upstate Alliance of Realtors.

- Melissa Shaw of Three Rivers FCU was chosen for 2016 Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana.

- Sarah Keefer, Lisa Kuntz and Chris Rottinger were all promoted at ProFed FCU.

- Phil Bundy was hired as director of business services at Three Rivers FCU.
CU Insight - 1/29/2016
He will assist with consumer and business lending as well as actively promote the credit union in the community. 
CU Insight - 1/26/2016
This story provides detalis about the newest branch. CEO/League Director Doug True comments. 
National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
FOX Business - by Crissinda Ponder 1/28/2016
Nearly 20% of millennials will take out a personal loan this year. CUNA managing editor Michelle Dosher advises millennials to first assess their financial situation to see if they can meet the monthly payments before applying for a loan.
Bankrate - by Jeffrey Steele 1/27/2016
This article encourages readers to start a lifetime of saving and borrowing at a credit union, which may cater to young adults better than a bank can.
Morning Consult - by Ryan Rainey 1/27/2016
CUNA recently raised concerns over the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed fiduciary rule. The proposed rule could lead to increased compliance costs for credit unions, which led CUNA to advocate that the DOL "more narrowly tailor its proposal" to ensure the rule doesn't apply to small credit unions and staff. 
Deposit Accounts - by Ken Tumin (undated)
Credit unions, of course! This survey found that credit unions offer better rates at almost every level of every product.
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