Credit Union Organizers Want North Minneapolitans to ‘Feel at Home’

Credit Union Organizers Want North Minneapolitans to ‘Feel at Home’

George Floyd murder was galvanizing moment in effort to establish Black-led state-chartered, federally insured credit union reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund to Award Up to $3.5M in 2023

NCUA’s Community Development Revolving Loan Fund to Award Up to $3.5M in 2023

The National Credit Union Administration announced that eligible credit unions will once again be able to apply for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) grants in 2023, with the application window opening from May 1 to June 30, reports Esteban Camargo.

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Explaining Liquidity in Credit Unions

Explaining Liquidity in Credit Unions

It’s Financial Literacy Month and CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo is back to explain key financial and economic concepts that impact our industry. In this article, Esteban attacks liquidity, explaining what it is and how credit unions manage it.

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Democrats Want to Address Social Media Risks to Financial System

Democrats Want to Address Social Media Risks to Financial System

Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Democrats are questioning the impact social media might have had on the event and what user trends might have been capable of predicting.

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CFPB Declared Constitutional By 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Ahead of Supreme Court Review

CFPB Declared Constitutional By 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Ahead of Supreme Court Review

Following the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling declaring the CFPB’s structure and funding unconstitutional and the Supreme Court’s agreement to review the case, the 2nd Circuit Court has now ruled the organization to be constitutional, reports Emily Claus.

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Community Banks, Credit Unions Sound Similar Themes, But Not for Long

Community Banks, Credit Unions Sound Similar Themes, But Not for Long

After the failure of both Silicon Valley and Signature banks, community banks and credit unions have been seemingly united under a common enemy and are pointing the finger at larger banks. Though their interests won’t intersect for long, David Baumann warns.

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What Do This Weekend’s Bank Failures Mean for Credit Unions?

What Do This Weekend’s Bank Failures Mean for Credit Unions?

Chip Filson recaps the recent failures of two mid-sized banks, the threat to the financial system, and what it means for credit unions in the near future.

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In the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, NCUA Chairman Harper Issues Statement

In the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse, NCUA Chairman Harper Issues Statement

Following the events of the weekend, during which two mid-sized banks collapsed, NCUA Chairman Todd Harper issued a statement on the safety and soundness of the credit union system, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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Democrats Call on NCUA, Financial Regulators to Focus on Zelle

Democrats Call on NCUA, Financial Regulators to Focus on Zelle

Financial regulators, including the NCUA, must do more to protect members and customers who fall victim to scams and fraud when using the Zelle payment network, five Democratic senators told the regulators last week, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Review Ruling Declaring CFPB Structure Unconstitutional

Supreme Court Agrees to Review Ruling Declaring CFPB Structure Unconstitutional

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision to review the ruling declaring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unconstitutional, Emily Claus reports on the history of the CFPB and its controversial structure, funding, and Payday Rule.

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