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.
Credit unions have a reputation for providing better deposit rates than banks, and an analysis by Bankrate shows that reputation is still well-deserved. Every week for more than a decade, Bankrate researchers have collected data and performed analysis. This story explains how credit unions have beaten banks in different categories over a decade.
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle recently had the opportunity to write to our next President of the United States on the need to ease the burden for America's credit unions. Nussle was invited to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Dear 45" campaign, a program that allows influential leaders to highlight important policies for our next president. CUNA's recent study found that regulatory burden cost the credit union industry at least $7.2 billion in 2014.
Calling for Nominees
The League is accepting nominations for its awards programs: The Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame, the Professional and Leadership Achievement Awards and the Emerging Leadership Award. We are also accepting entries in the statewide competition for the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Alphonse Desjardins Awards. More details and a nomination form are available on the League website. Deadline is July 1.