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Security Service Federal Credit Union CEO Jim Laffoon Retires

1 day ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

Credit/Adobe Stock. Security Service Federal Credit Union announced Thursday the retirement of President/CEO Jim Laffoon after more than 35 years of service. Laffoon, who joined the credit union in 1989, held key leadership roles before being named President in 2012 and CEO in 2014. Under Laffoon’s leadership, the San Antonio-based Security Service grew to $14 billion in assets and became one of the nation’s largest credit unions.
Lawmakers Hear Call for Stronger, Consistent Data Privacy Rules Across Financial Sector

2 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

Andrew Morris during testimony at the House Committee on Financial Services on June 5, 2025. During a hearing Thursday of the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, credit union leaders emphasized the need for consistent consumer data privacy standards as financial services become increasingly digitized and tech-driven.
America’s Credit Unions Endorses CEASE Act to Rein in SBLC Expansion

2 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

Credit/AdobeStock America’s Credit Unions has submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2987, the CEASE Act, formally known as the Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act. The legislation would halt the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) discretionary authority to approve new Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licenses without congressional approval.
DCUC Leads Industry Strategy Session as Credit Union Tax Status Debate Heads to Senate

3 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

The U.S. Capitol. Credit: Thinkstock The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) convened an urgent industry-wide strategy session this week as the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a sweeping Reconciliation Bill that could impact the longstanding tax-exempt status of credit unions. “This is not the time to take a victory lap,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO.
Credit Union Industry Pushes for Inclusion in Digital Asset Policy

3 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

Officials want lawmakers to establish a framework that promotes innovation while allowing federally insured credit unions to engage responsibly in the digital asset space. Credit: Sidewaypics/Adobe Stock As Congress continues to shape the nation’s digital asset framework, America’s Credit Unions is urging lawmakers not to leave credit unions behind.
CFO Looks Beyond the Numbers to Make Prosperity a Reality for Members

3 days ago | cutimes.com | Natasha Chilingerian

Title: Chief Financial Officer Age: 40 Number of years at current credit union: One Educational background: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); MBA in Finance from Chapman University in Orange, Calif.; BA in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton CU Times: What are your key responsibilities in your current role?
Helping Members Tackle Mounting Credit Card Debt

4 days ago | cutimes.com | Natasha Chilingerian

According to recent data from Experian, U.S. consumers currently hold over $17.5 trillion in total debt, which includes a whopping $1.3 trillion in credit card debt alone. So, what can credit unions do to help consumers tackle this growing debt problem, and what strategies should they employ to ensure a positive relationship between lender and borrower? In this episode of "Shared Accounts With CU Times", Happy Money CEO Matt Potere answers these questions and more.
UCCU & TransWest Complete Merger as VITAL Members Approve Consolidation With Founders FCU

4 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

The mergers represent significant growth potential in Utah and South Carolina. Mergers Two major credit union mergers mark a moment of continued growth and consolidation in the credit union movement, expanding financial services and stability for thousands of members across the country. In Utah, Utah Community Credit Union (UCCU) and TransWest Credit Union announced the completion of their merger, bringing together more than 285,000 members and over $3.5 billion in assets under the UCCU name.
Prizeout Launches CashBack+ Pay to Transform Credit Union Debit Rewards

4 days ago | cutimes.com | Michael Ogden

Credit: PixieMe/Adobe Stock Prizeout, a leader in advertising and financial technology, has unveiled CashBack+ Pay, a new debit rewards solution built specifically for credit unions. The feature empowers credit union members to earn instant cashback when they pay using digital gift cards, creating a new avenue for debit card rewards in a traditionally underserved space.
The Foundation Hires a Chief Impact Officer & MSUFCU Names a CTO

4 days ago | cutimes.com | Natasha Chilingerian

Credit/AdobeStock WESTBilly Henry The $2.4 billion, Vancouver, Wash.-based Columbia Credit Union announced two board appointments. Billy Henry was appointed to the Board of Directors. Legally blind since birth, Henry founded the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) at just 15 years old, creating opportunities for himself and others to participate in sports and physical activity.