news & media

08 Feb 10

Federal Government withdraws Guarantee for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding

The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of the Guarantee for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding, which will come into effect from 31 March 2010.

21 Jan 10

Change to VISA Access Card Fees + FAQs

To more fairly share the costs amongst members of providing the service, mecu is introducing a change to VISA Access card fees. It should also provide members with better value and more certainty. Click here to learn more...

20 Jan 10

interact January 2010

In this issue:

• Bike ride funds African village of hope
• Natural burials
• Spotlight on sustainability: Update on mecu's Conservation Landbank - Minimay
• Summer Pudding
• Holiday debt hangover?

15 Jan 10

Haiti Credit Union Earthquake Appeal

Sadly, Haiti is suffering again, this time from massive destruction, death, injury and homelessness in Port-au-Prince due to the recent devastating earthquake. Click here to see how you can help...

13 Jan 10

Another reason to go ‘e-statement’

Not only are e-statements convenient and more environmentally friendly, according to an article by Computerworld, e-statements could potentially eliminate mail fraud and identity theft.

13 Jan 10

Victorian Green Renters Guide

Environment Victoria has put together a guide containing lots of sustainable living tips specifically for renters. The guide takes readers through their home room by room suggesting cheap and easy ways to make the property more sustainable. Click here to learn more...

01 Jan 10

Standard & Poors Credit Ratings

mecu Limited is the first Australian Credit Union to have been issued with a credit rating from international ratings agency Standard & Poor’s.

From 1 January 2010 all Standard & Poor’s credit ratings will no longer be available to Australian retail investors. Click to learn more...

21 Dec 09

Commitment to development continues

Continuing a long tradition, mecu has once again supported the Credit Union Foundation Australia (CUFA) development program with a donation of $18,500. Click to learn more...

18 Dec 09

RBA predicts steadier rates

The minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s December Board meeting have been released stating their monetary policy has returned to a normal range. Click to view...

16 Dec 09

Credit unions and building societies record double digit home-loan growth

Official statistics released today by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) show double digit home loan growth for credit unions and building societies.

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