Congress Passes Funding, NFIP Extension, Goes Home with Work Undone
Congress managed to keep much of the federal government and the National Flood Insurance Program funded before leaving for the campaign trail last week but punted on many major issues—either preferring to consider them in a lame duck session or not at all, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
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.
NCUA Trying to Simplify CECL Calculations
The NCUA announced September 14 it has developed a tool that is intended to assist credit unions in complying with the new Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) rule reports CUCollaborate’s David Baumann.
Cannabis Banking Bills Face Slow Progress and Disappointment
Despite broad bipartisan support and a desperate need for clarity on the issue, cannabis banking bills are making little headway in the Senate. NCUA board member Rodney Hood has doubts they will make any significant progress soon, Emily Claus reports.
NYC Taxi Drivers Getting Relief from Loans Made by CUs, Others
CUCollaborate: Beleaguered New York City taxi drivers may finally be getting some debt relief from huge taxi medallion loans they took out from financial institutions, including two defunct credit unions reports David Baumann.
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.
Credit Union Groups Call on the NCUA for Merger Policy Reform
NAFCU and NASCUS both submitted comments to the NCUA ahead of their August 16th deadline for submissions calling for changes in merger policy and regulatory oversight, Emily Claus reports.
Social Media Blitz #ILoveMyCreditUnion Has Stellar Second Year
The second I Love My Credit Union Day, held on July 29th, was a resounding success for the credit union world. Emily Claus sat down with the creators and team behind the event to learn more about their inspiration, efforts, and what the future might hold.
Here We Go Again—Flood Insurance Program Set to Expire
CUCollaborate: Credit union trade groups weigh in with NFIP once more set to lapse in September, writes David Baumann.
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.
