Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
Feb. 9, 2016
In the Media
Feb. 1 - 9, 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.
News Now - 2/3/2016
Ind. CUs, co-ops showcase biz model to lawmakers
The League and credit unions were represented at the first annual Cooperative Business Showcase at the Indiana Statehouse. President John McKenzie is quoted.
The Elkhart Truth - 2/7/2016
Eight employees have been promoted at INOVA FCU: Lisa Adams, Shelly Crawford, Michael Fewell, Claire Kellems, Joe Messenger, Melody Neagu, Michelle Riddle and Kerie Sekal.
Madison Courier - 2/6/2016
Business & Industrial FCU's annual meeting is mentioned in this column. Wanda McGaha and Stella Herr were re-elected to the board.
The Republic - by Ben Skirvin 2/5/2016
Centra CU's Brad Davis comments in the story about "Zombie homes."
The Daily Reporter - by Ben Skirvin 2/5/2016
Centra CU's Brad Davis comments in the story about mortgage borrowing.
CU Insight - 2/5/2016
The credit union's 8th annual event included 400 bowlers and raised more than $9,000.
WKVI FM - by Mary Perren 2/5/2016
The credit union and the school corporation are working together to provide long-term resources to students and families.
CU Insight - 2/4/2016
The credit union is holding sessions for employees affected by the Alcoa Warrick Operations shutdown.
The Star Press - 2/4/2016
Ball State FCU is the title sponsor of this luncheon.
CU Insight - 2/3/2016
Jenkins was elected at the Foundation's most recent meeting. Other Foundation board members are shown here.
Purdue Exponent - by Emma Flick 2/3/2016
Purdue FCU President/CEO Bob Falk was a panelist. He is pictured and quoted.
Credit Union Times - by Natasha Chilingerian 2/3/2016
In the "Midwest" section, employees from Financial Center First CU, Indiana Members CU and INOVA FCU are mentioned. (Password/subscription required.)
CU Insight - 2/3/2016
This story explains the partnership between the credit union and the organization.
National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
American Banker - by John Reosti 2/2/2016
Bank and credit union advocates rallied together to push back against FASB's Current Expected Credit Loss proposal. The controversial accounting plan would greatly alter when financial institutions set aside funds to reserve against loan losses. CUNA chief advocacy officer Ryan Donovan worked with ICBA to encourage lawmakers to weigh in and said he "hope[s] FASB will take their concerns into consideration as it moves forward." (Password/subscription required.) 
My Bank Tracker - by Suzanne Driscoll 2/1/2016
Credit union membership is on the rise thanks to broader eligibility requirements and greater awareness, explains CUNA chief policy officer Bill Hampel. Over the years, credit unions have extended membership eligibility in order to make it easier to join.
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