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Are you experiencing the winter blues? Are you ready to usher in some warm weather and sunshine? Then Brewer FCU has the competition for you!…
Mark Your Calendars: April is National Financial Literacy Month
From CU Insight – In 2004, the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 316, recognizing April as National Financial Literacy Month to “raise public awareness about the…
Credit Union News & Events
February may be the shortest month of the year, but credit unions around the state made it a productive one! Between work anniversaries, Ending Hunger…
The Fiserv and First Data Corporation Merger and What It Means for Synergent Credit Unions
On January 16, the Board of Directors for Fiserv and First Data Corporation announced a definitive merger agreement. Fiserv, a long-standing partner of Synergent, will…
HGTV Shows Like ‘Fixer Upper’ Spur Demand for Home Renovation Loans
From CU Journal – Popular TV shows about house fixers and flippers have sparked consumer interest in remodeling, creating an opportunity for lenders to build…
Credit Union News & Events
If January was a tease of what’s to come in 2019, credit unions from around the state are looking at a busy year. Among ribbon…
Credit Union Advocacy in Augusta
Even though the Legislature has only been in session for a few weeks, your League’s Governmental Affairs team has been hard at work advocating for…
Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger Luncheon Happening Next Week
Representatives from Maine’s credit unions will come together next Tuesday, February 12 at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, to celebrate the conclusion the Maine Credit Unions 2018 Campaign…
Elise Baldacci Begins New Role with Mills Administration
Elise Baldacci, Vice President of Governmental Affairs, has joined the Mills Administration as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor. In her new role, Elise will…
Celebrating Maine’s New Governor
On Friday, January 4, celebratory activities surrounding Governor Janet Mills’ inauguration formally concluded with the Governor’s Inaugural Ball. The event was held at the Augusta…
League Forms Liquidity Risk Management Task Force
To address growing concerns surrounding liquidity levels here in Maine, the League assembled a task force to examine the issue and discuss potential solutions. The…
Last Call for Ending Hunger Contributions
With the busy holiday season now behind us, we want to remind our credit unions to submit their 2018 Ending Hunger funds to the League…
Credit Union News & Events
The last month of 2018 proved to be a busy one for credit unions around the state. Among grand openings, school visits, holiday celebrations, and…
Credit Unions Help Furloughed Workers
As the partial federal government shutdown continues, credit unions across the country and here in Maine are doing their part to assist impacted members. Nationally, approximately…
Compliance Corner: Credit Unions Win in 4th Circuit ADA Case
CUNA News – Removing Barriers Blog: The Fourth Circuit of Appeals has ruled in favor of Department of Labor Federal Credit Union (DOL FCU) related to…
Gardiner FCU is Among the Finalists for President’s Choice Award
On October 31, the staff at Gardiner FCU was visited by Katie Doherty, president of the KV Chamber of Commerce, along with KV Chamber board…
17th Annual Maine’s Credit Unions’ Walking and Awareness Tour Concludes with Special Event in Hampden
On Friday, November 30, the 17th Annual Maine Credit Unions’ Ending Hunger Walking and Awareness Tour concluded with a special ceremony at Changing Seasons Federal…
Amazon Eyes Blockchain
From Pymnts.com – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is rolling out two new solutions designed to enhance the transparency of corporate transactions for companies that have…
League President Joins Board of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce
The Maine Credit Union League is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Mason to the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Mason…
CU News & Events
As we wind down 2018, credit unions around the state are contributing to the Ending Hunger campaign, launching websites, receiving awards, and participating in all…
4 Tips for Unleashing Your Credit Union’s Best Kept Secret
By Rob Comfort, CU Insight – Very few credit union members even know their credit union offers advice that can help them achieve financial security.…
CUNA Mutual Group’s Credit Union Trends Report
The October 2018 Credit Union Trends Report from CUNA Mutual Group is now available. The report shows trends based on data collected in August 2018. …
Connect With Millennial Homebuyers
From CUNA News – There are the stories of millennials being saddled with large student loans, living in their parents’ basements, and having difficulty finding…
CUNA Attends Arguments in Landmark ADA Case
From CUNA News – CUNA staff attended arguments in Griffin v. DOL FCU Tuesday, an appellate-level case involving alleged noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).…
Compliance Corner: The Beneficial Ownership Rule
It has been almost six months since FinCEN’s new CDD/Beneficial Ownership Rule went into effect. The compliance questions in CUNA’s Compliance Community have slowed down…