2024: What’s in Store for the Credit Union Industry?
As we step into 2024, David Baumann reports on where the industry is headed and what big moves from major players such as the NCUA, the newly formed America’s Credit Unions, Congress, and the CFPB we can expect.
Climate Advocates Call for NCUA to Establish ‘Resilience Office’
The NCUA should fund a Climate Resilience Office as part of its 2024 budget, environmental, progressive and consumer groups told the agency this month. CUCollaborate’s David Baumann reports.
NCUA Inspector General Auditing CU Chartering Process
Following the NCUA’s proposal to streamline the chartering process earlier this year, the NCUA Inspector General has announced he will be doing an audit on the process to determine its effectiveness, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
CU Trades: NCUA Doesn’t Need Beefed Up Consumer Protection Exams
Previewing their testimony for Thursday’s hearing on the NCUA budget, the two national industry trade groups on Monday said they vehemently oppose the agency’s plan to hire additional examiners to focus on consumer protection, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
Marijuana Businesses Sue to Gain Access to Financial Services
Due to a lack of federal regulation, many financial institutions cannot serve marijuana businesses without risk of repercussions. This inaccessibility leaves marijuana businesses open to safety and financing issues, the Massachusetts marijuana businesses argued when they filed their lawsuit last week, reports David Baumann.
Senate Panel to Consider Otsuka Nomination to NCUA Board
The Senate Banking Committee on Oct. 19 will hold a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Tanya Otsuka to be a member of the NCUA board, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
NCUA Awards $3.1 Million in 2023 CDRLF Round
The NCUA announced Thursday that it has awarded $3.1 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 142 low-income credit unions and MDIs, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
Flood Insurance Program to Expire Unless Congress Acts Quickly
On Sept. 30—the end of the fiscal year—the authorization for the NFIP to write new policies expires, which could cause the postponement of thousands of home purchases, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
CU Groups Applaud NCUA Minority Depository Institution Program, but Say More Work Needed
From tailored examinations to merger assistance, the NCUA has taken useful first steps in increasing assistance to MDIs, but more work is needed say industry trade associations and MDI credit unions. CUCollaborate’s David Bauman reports.
Economic Liberties Project: Junk Fees Create Unlevel Playing Field
Arguing that junk fees are not just annoying, but also create an unlevel playing field, the American Economic Liberties Project on Monday released model legislation that would provide Congress and state legislatures tools to tackle the issue, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
