October 22nd, 2018085Robins Financial Credit Union recently made a donation aimed at healing grieving children.
The credit union based in Warner Robins, Ga., recently presented a check to Heart of Georgia Hospice to run its Camp WINGS. The camp, held from Nov. 9 until Nov. 11, is meant for youth ages 6 to 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one,...
October 22nd, 20181288CORE Credit Union's recent merger with Savannah Federal Credit Union was referenced in a Credit Union Times article about small credit unions struggling, despite the improving economy.
"In July, four credit unions got the green light to consolidate because of their poor financial condition," according to the article. "They (included)...
October 22nd, 2018197Peach State Federal Credit Union CEO Marshall Boutwell recently weighed in on a recent merger in a Credit Union Journal article titled, "Already struggling, small CUs' numbers further depleted by mergers.'
"It's a cold, hard fact that small credit unions are going to sstruggle bechause of compliance, technology and other reasons,"...
October 22nd, 2018071Robins Financial Credit Union recently donated toward an agency that utilizes law enforcement and the media to keep communities safe.
The credit union presented Macon Regional Crimestoppers with a donation to the 12th annual David Pierce Memorial Law Enforcement Dinner. The event is designed to partner law enforcement, the community...
October 22nd, 20183074Peach State Federal Credit Union has awarded more than $158,000 in scholarships and educational grants throughout the year, according to a Credit Union Journal article.
That number includes 23 Career Advancement Scholarships of $2,000 each as well as nine Legacy Student Scholarships at $2,000 each and 16 school system and community...
October 22nd, 201847396On Oct. 17, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued a revised Stress Testing Principles standard that will significantly reduce the regulatory burdens of stress test on credit unions and other community-based financial cooperatives.
Earlier this year, the World Council of Credit Unions urged the "proportional" approach to...
October 19th, 201825129The story below is just one example of how Georgia credit unions help people afford life each day. This account was featured in Georgia Credit Union Affiliates' 2017 Helping People Afford Life Stories booklet.
A few years back, Southeastern Federal Credit Union welcomed a man in his 30s as a new member. He'd never had a bank account...
October 18th, 2018059And it's also Credit Union Day in Georgia.
Today, Georgia will join their peers across the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day tomorrow.
“101 credit unions in Georgia continue to empower more than 2.13 million members to improve their economic situations,” said Deal in a proclamation declaring Oct. 18 to be...
October 12th, 20188104A Peach State Federal Credit Union employee was among 45 credit union professionals recently certified as Credit Union Development Educators after completing the National Credit Union Foundation's Credit Union Development Education Training.
Cindy Wiggins from Peach State Federal Credit Union received her certification after attending...