ST. PAUL, Minn. - Deluxe Financial Services, a business unit of Deluxe, has released an interactive training CD-ROM, "Check Selection Tips" the company says will help financials better identify consumers' check preferences. Having this capability will lead to improve consumer satisfaction and new revenue opportunities, Deluxe officials said. Company research...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Southeast Corporate recently held the grand opening for its new item processing facility in Jacksonville, but CEO Bill Birdwell said there's more to come, announcing that SECORP is planning another such facility in South Florida. "Because of our success here in Jacksonville, plans are underway to provide...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Community America CU is the latest credit union to partner with San Diego-based CUSO Financial Services, a full service broker-dealer and investment advisor that operates exclusively for credit unions. Community America's membership brings to 63 the number of CFS member organizations throughout the U.S. Community America...

I just returned from a week in Williamsburg, Va., and I'm ready to do battle again, all batteries recharged. While on vacation, I read publisher Mike Welch's column on the Renaissance Commission. It made me think that one of the most frustrating things about trade organizations like CUNA is that...

ARLINGTON, Texas - In a bold break from protocol, the Texas Credit Union League joined with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and PULSE EFT Association to stage a combined industry showcase for financial services technology here November 28-30. And TechMecca 2001 organizers were thrilled with the results. "Who would...

COLORADO SPRINGS - Air Academy FCU has introduced a Spanish version of its Web site. More and more credit unions have done this to cater to a growing Hispanic community in their FOMs. Visitors to Air Academy's site (www.aafcu.com) simply click a button to be linked to the Spanish version....

MADISON, Wis. - The North Dakota Credit Union League and the California Credit Union League have been chosen by CUNA's national awards committee to receive the first Desjardins Youth Financial Education Awards. The awards recognize leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of financial literacy, as well as the...

ASHBURN, Va. - Xacta Corporation has released its Xacta Commerce Trust for credit unions - an enterprise risk assessment and management system that monitors and manages security. The system takes a self-administered approach and uses IS standards based on ISO 17799 and the latest NCUA guidelines. It is sold on...