Special Report from Day Two of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
Here it is, hot off the press! All the news and highlights from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C., as reported by Emily Claus. Featuring spotlights on the NCUA and CFPB, this recap is not one to miss.
Special Report from Day One of the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference
The Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington D.C. kicks off and CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is on site. Follow her all week as she reports on the events, what’s getting the credit union community fired up, and what we can do to ensure the safety and soundness of our industry.
Current Credit Union Matters Unfolding in D.C.
As the administration doles out executive order after executive order, credit unions are left scrambling to figure out how these all apply and what they mean. Emily Claus covers some of the more pressing credit union matters going on in D.C. and how they might affect the industry.
The Brain of the Beholder: How Aesthetics Influence User Experience
Aesthetics alter our brain chemistry, influence our decision making, and can even decide how members feel about their finances. Using science and the aesthetic-useability effect, Emily Claus discusses how credit unions can use aesthetics to turn banking from a stressful experience into an enjoyable one.
House Passes Credit Union Board Modernization Bill (Again)
The Credit Union Board Modernization Act, which brings down the requirement of credit union board meetings from monthly to six per year, passed the House and is onto the Senate for the second time, Emily Claus reports.
Legislation Introduced to Change CFPB Funding Method
Emily Claus reports on the newly-introduced TABS bill, which aims to bring the CFPB under the standard appropriations process, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of the CFPB last year.
NCUA Releases Research Note On Overdraft Fee Income
The NCUA has released a research note on credit union NSF and overdraft fee income as the CFPB attempts to limit such fees, Emily Claus reports.
Topics Credit Unions Should Keep an Eye On in the New Year
With the first week of the new year under our belts, Emily Claus covers some of the industry shifts and potential changes coming in the next few months that credit unions should have an eye on.
America’s Credit Unions Sets 2025 Advocacy Priorities
In the first week of the new year, America’s Credit Unions has released its official advocacy priorities for 2025, just two months ahead of the Governmental Affairs Conference, reports Emily Claus.
America’s Credit Unions Announces 2025 Advocacy Priorities
Today, America’s Credit Unions and its Transition Board of Directors are proud to announce the 2025 credit union advocacy priorities that will guide President/CEO Jim Nussle, Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt, and the organization during the 119th Congress.
