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GUELPH, ONTARIO--(www.allCUnews.com - Sept. 26, 2007) - Meridian Credit Union wanted to reinvent neighbourhood banking. Along the way, it reinvented corporate social responsibility through its innovative Good Neighbour Program. Billed as a "new tradition in giving", the Good Neighbour Program encompasses sponsorships donations, volunteerism and scholarships. On October 17th, the Ontario co-operative sector will recognize this landmark program, and the organization that created it, when it presents Meridian Credit Union with the Co-operative Innovator Award.

Leading Financial Expert Advises Executives On Surviving in Today's Economy

BAYTOWN, Texas, Sept. 17, 2007 (www.allCUnews.com)) -- Jared Cahill, National Director of Alliances for John M. Floyd & Associates, Inc. (JMFA) has been on the speaking circuit advising the credit union industry of the challenging environment and its need to find new ways to grow and stay competitive.

SAN FRANCISCO, September 13 (www.allCUnews.com) -- Visa announced today that its registration statement on Form S-4 filed in connection with its proposed restructuring was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 13, 2007.

Alexandria, VA (www.allCUnews.com) - NARFE Premier Federal Credit Union Chairman, Dr. Tressie Muldrow, (left), along with President and CEO, Anthony Walker (right) presented Michael Hale, CEO of Andrews Federal Credit Union and Chairman Emeritus of the African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) a donation of $2,500 for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Mr. Hale commented, “The AACUC thanks NARFE Premier FCU for recognizing the philosophical connection between the life of MLK and the credit union movement.”

MIAMI, FL--(www.allCUnews.com) - September 13, 2007) - TelePlus World, Corp. (OTCBB: TLPE) (FRANKFURT: YT3) (www.teleplusworld.com), a wireless and telecom reseller offering specialized communications products and services in the U.S. and Canada, announced that its subsidiary TelePlus Connect has completed an agreement with Credit Union Central of Ontario. This new arrangement offers hundreds of additional outlets across Canada for TelePlus Connect prospects to subscribe to Liberty Plus service and to make payments on their account. Liberty Plus is a product of TelePlus Connect offering users across Canada affordable telecom and long distance service.

More than Six in Ten Parents and Over Half of Young Adults Concerned About Age Group's Debt Management Skills -

CHICAGO, Sept. 12 (www.allCUnews.com) -- As young adults head back to campus or off on their own this fall, they face a barrage of credit temptations -- from limited income and new-found freedom to their first credit card solicitations and student loans. TransUnion's TrueCredit.com recently commissioned Zoomerang(TM) to survey two distinct groups of consumers about the age-group's debt management skills. Sixty-three percent of parents surveyed say they are "concerned" or "very concerned" about their 18-24 year-old children's ability to manage debt. Perhaps more surprisingly, 54 percent of young adults in this age range also say they are "concerned" or "very concerned" about their own debt management abilities.

Credit Union CEO, One of First Microsoft Employees, Renowned Author Honored

EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 13 (www.allCUnews.com) -- The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association are proud to announce the 2007 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Increased Training Programs and Customer Analysis Boost Performance for CFS and Its Credit Union Partners

SAN DIEGO--(www.allCUnews.com)--CUSO Financial Services, LP, (CFS) a full-service broker dealer and Registered Investment Adviser that provides customized investment and insurance solutions to the credit union industry, announced today that its credit union investment representatives and programs are having record-breaking years. CFS, founded in 1997, is a limited partnership that shares ownership with many of the 100+ credit unions with which it works, through the sale of limited partnership units.

ATLANTA, Sept 10, 2007 (www.allCUnews.com) -- Firethorn Holdings, LLC, (www.firethornmobile.com) the mobile banking and payments enabler, and CheckFree Corporation (Nasdaq: CKFR), a leading provider of financial electronic commerce services and products, announced today that Ogden, Utah- based America First Credit Union, one of the nation's 10 largest credit unions, will offer the Firethorn mobile banking solution to its 432,000 members.

Growing List of Retailers Now Accepting MasterCard “Tap & Go™” Contactless Payments

Paperless Technology Allows Credit Union to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

LINDEN, N.J.--(www.allCUnews.com)--Integrated Media Management® (IMM), which specializes in output management and document automation technology, announced the implementation of TotaleChecks for North Highlands, Calif.-based SAFE Credit Union. The paperless technology that TotaleChecks provides will help SAFE Credit Union to better serve its 20 branches and 120,000 members.

LOMBARD, Ill.--(www.allCUnews.com)--Raddon Financial Group (RFG), a provider of research-based solutions to the financial industry, hosted the CEO/Directors’ Forum for CEOs and directors of credit unions with assets in excess of $500 million. The forum, held in early August at The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Calif., featured several highly-rated, industry-leading speakers including Dennis Dollar, principal partner, Dollar Associates LLC & former chairman, NCUA; Chip Filson, president, Callahan & Associates; Gary Raddon, founder, Raddon Financial Group; and Terence Roche, principal, Cornerstone Advisors.

MADISON, Wis.--(www.allCUnews.com)--Standard Networks, developer of the highly regarded MOVEit secure managed file transfer products used by banks, credit unions and financial processors to manage the secure transfer and storage of sensitive data, has been accepted as a Participating Organization of the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.

RALEIGH, N.C. (www.allCUnews.com) – On Friday, Coastal Federal Credit Union, North Carolina's 8th largest financial institution, will commemorate its 40th Anniversary. The milestone will be celebrated with in-branch activities that day, and highlighted in the company's marketing and member communications through the remainder of 2007.