disaster relief

US Gov’t Eyes Blockchain For Disaster Relief
US Gov’t Eyes Blockchain For Disaster Relief
December 27, 2018  |  Blockchain

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, blockchain has “a lot of potential” to help the way troops respond to disaster relief. During a recent...

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Amid California Wildfires, FIs And Payment Services Offer Help
Amid California Wildfires, FIs And Payment Services Offer Help
November 19, 2018  |  Banking

Payment services providers and financial institutions are beginning their work in helping people recover from the California wildfires — with those disaster responses informed by experiences...

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After Hurricane Michael, Credit Unions Step Up To Boost Rebuilding Efforts
After Hurricane Michael, Credit Unions Step Up To Boost Rebuilding Efforts
November 15, 2018  |  Credit Unions

When Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle last month, it left $4.5 billion in damages in its wake. Now, as residents attempt to rebuild...

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NEW REPORT: Post-Hurricane, CUs Provide Some Calm After The Storm
NEW REPORT: Post-Hurricane, CUs Provide Some Calm After The Storm
November 14, 2018  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) might operate as nonprofits, but just like a traditional bank or any other for-profit business, they still need customers — or in this case, members —...

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To Aid Volcano Victims, Hawaii First Thinks Small
To Aid Volcano Victims, Hawaii First Thinks Small
July 18, 2018  |  Credit Unions

In the new Credit Union Tracker™, Hawaii First FCU CEO Laura Aguirre explains how the credit union is resettling residents affected by volcanic activity with...

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NEW REPORT: New Regs Open New Markets For Credit Unions
NEW REPORT: New Regs Open New Markets For Credit Unions
July 17, 2018  |  Credit Unions

The credit union (CU) market has long argued that rules intended for larger, more traditional banks have unjustly been applied to their industry, stifling their...

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Equipping Disaster Workers With Card-Based Financial Tools
Equipping Disaster Workers With Card-Based Financial Tools
June 14, 2018  |  Spend Management

When disaster strikes, relief workers mobilize. But rebuilding wrecked homes and opening shelters takes time and involves unexpected expenses. Carrying cash is risky, and getting...

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CU Steps Up To Help Get California Wildfire Victims Back On Their Feet
CU Steps Up To Help Get California Wildfire Victims Back On Their Feet
December 22, 2017  |  Credit Unions

When wildfires ravaged Northern Calif., FIs were the last place most would have expected to find help. But according to Erin Mendez, CEO of Patelco...

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TRENDING: Credit Unions Step In To Help California Wildfire Victims
TRENDING: Credit Unions Step In To Help California Wildfire Victims
December 21, 2017  |  Credit Unions

State of the credit union Fifteen natural disasters have damaged properties, forced residents to flee and cost billions in property damage in 2017. But, while...

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