An Engineer, a Designer, and a Business Manager Walk into a Bar…

An Engineer, a Designer, and a Business Manager Walk into a Bar…

When it comes to balancing engineering with design and business management, the best approach may be the most challenging: cooperation. Esteban Camargo describes the varying perspectives of the development process and why no one viewpoint should stand above the rest.

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Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Coming to a Credit Union Near You: NCUA Examiners

Tuesday, September 20, Chairman Todd Harper published a letter to federally insured credit unions announcing that the organization would be entering Phase 3 of its onsite operations plan, originally announced back in June 2020 in the midst of the global pandemic, reports Esteban Camargo.

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The Credit Card Competition Act is Drawing Criticism from Credit Union Trade Groups

The Credit Card Competition Act is Drawing Criticism from Credit Union Trade Groups

A new bill from Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) introduced in late July, the Credit Card Competition Act, is drawing the attention of the credit union industry, and not in a good way reports Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA to Receive Third-Party Oversight with New Bill Introduced

NCUA to Receive Third-Party Oversight with New Bill Introduced

In a move opposed by credit union trade groups, Senators Jon Ossoff, D-GA, Cynthia Lummis, R-WY, and Mark Warner, D-VA, introduced a new bill that would provide NCUA with oversight powers over credit union organizations and service providers, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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Applications for CDFI Fund Suspended Between Oct. 1 and April 3

Applications for CDFI Fund Suspended Between Oct. 1 and April 3

The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund recently announced that as it prepares for upcoming changes to its application process it will be suspending new applications and Target Market Modifications between October 1, 2022 and April 3, 2023, reports Esteban Camargo.

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Prize-Linked Savings Allowed in Bill Passed by Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Prize-Linked Savings Allowed in Bill Passed by Pennsylvania House of Representatives

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 331 sponsored by Representative Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) allowing incentive-based savings programs and protecting financial institutions from offering cannabis-related business services, reports Esteban Camargo.

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Takeaways from the 2022 CU*Answers Leadership Conference

Takeaways from the 2022 CU*Answers Leadership Conference

CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2023. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!

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Bill Expanding Credit Union Fields of Membership Passed by House

Bill Expanding Credit Union Fields of Membership Passed by House

On Wednesday, June 15, the House passed the Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act which will give federal credit unions the ability to expand their fields of membership to include underserved communities, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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Federal Housing Administration Gains Support for Forty-Year Mortgage Proposal

Federal Housing Administration Gains Support for Forty-Year Mortgage Proposal

As the comment period for the 40-year mortgage proposal made by the Federal Housing Administration drew to a close, NAFCU and CUNA voiced their support, reports Esteban Camargo.

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Is It Time for Credit Unions to Get Their Bank On?

Is It Time for Credit Unions to Get Their Bank On?

With overdraft fees in the crosshairs, certified Bank On accounts are gaining recognition. Esteban Camargo explains what these accounts are and how credit unions can implement them at their institutions.

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