I found Mike Welch's June 20th column suggesting that credit unions and banks find some common ground to start some dialog very interesting. In my opinion, this can only happen if our trade association leaders take the lead to tone down the rhetoric, instruct trade association staff to conduct themselves...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Securian Financial Network, an affiliate of Minnesota Life, an insurance provider, has launched CustomQuote.com, a Web site that makes insurance products available to consumers via the Internet and call centers. CustomQuote.com provides online insurance quoting for a variety of products including home appliance warranties, auto, homeowners,...

WASHINGTON - A recent Consumer Federation of America study has found that California has the most pro-consumer auto insurance regulation in the nation. The report found that the provisions of 1988's Proposition 103 have created a system with higher profits, lower rate increases and more rapid declines in assigned rate...

WASHINGTON - The National Association of Realtors is not relenting in its efforts to block attempts by banks to participate in real estate sales. Among its latest moves, NAR has commissioned two more studies that examine the possible consequences of a proposal before the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury...

DETROIT - Maxxar Corporation, an interactive solutions firm specializing in computer telephony solutions, and Open Solutions Inc., a core processor and Net-based solutions provider, have entered into a reseller agreement geared at the credit union industry. The deal calls for OSI to identify CU prospects whose needs match Maxxar's voice...

ARLINGTON, Va. - Finding solutions to balance sheet and liquidity issues has taken center stage in the credit union industry even though many CUs are reporting record levels in deposits and member shares. U.S. Central CU President/CEO Dan Kampen will discuss liquidity trends and alternatives for the CU community at...

WAUKESHA Wis. - Frank Martire, a former Fiserv executive, is back together with George Dalton, a co-founder of Fiserv and its long-time CEO - at Dalton's call center company, Call_Solutions. Martire joins Call_Solutions as Corporate Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, Business Development and Chief Administrative Officer. Martire left Fiserv in...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Corporate Network Brokerage Services, a broker/dealer owned by 19 corporate credit unions, said that its second quarter 2001 results topped its previous record-setting 2001 first quarter results. CNBS President/CEO Brian Hague would not provide figures - saying he didn't want to reveal his cards to competitors...