Community Coalition Joins Banks in Blasting Credit Unions
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition joined the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America in telling Congress that credit unions are not fulfilling their mission and are not sufficiently accountable to the communities they serve, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Financial Service Committee to Consider CU Member Expulsion Bill
The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday will consider legislation that would make it easier for credit unions to expel members who pose a threat or engage in dangerous or illegal conduct, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Defense Bill is Latest Forum for Marijuana Banking Fight
Marijuana banking, not bank access to military bases, may emerge as a major issue for credit unions as the Senate prepares to consider its version of the annual defense authorization bill, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Credit Unions Want Quick Guidance on Digital Assets
Many credit unions appear to be anxious for the National Credit Union Administration to issue guidance about how they may host a digital wallet and use other new technology to provide new services to their members, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Harper Endorses Report Identifying Climate Change as Systemic Risk
Federal financial regulators, including NCUA Chairman Todd Harper, endorsed a plan to ensure that agency rules and policies address the risks of climate change, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
NCUA Board to Consider Final CUSO Rule on October 21
The National Credit Union Administration board on Oct. 21 will consider a final rule governing the permissible activities for Credit Union Service Organizations—an issue that has been a contentious one for board members in the past, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
CUNA Renews Call to Exempt Credit Unions from CECL
CUNA last week renewed its effort to convince the Financial Accounting Standards Board to amend the controversial Current Expected Credit Losses standard, contending that credit unions should not have to comply with it, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Harper: Exams Demonstrate Need for Consumer Protection Focus
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that citing deficiencies that NCUA examiners found during the past year, board Chairman Todd Harper renewed his call for the agency to develop a separate consumer protection examination. His remarks came during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
Banker—But No CU Official—to Testify at House Competition Hearing
A hearing on consolidation in the financial services industry will feature the perspective of the American Bankers Association, which has warned about the impact of credit unions purchasing banks, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Hauptman: NCUA Must Make It Easier to Form a Credit Union
NCUA board Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman believes that the NCUA must make it easier for groups to form new credit unions and should stop encouraging small, struggling credit unions to merge, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily.
