Credit Unions Keeping Watchful Eye on Credit Card Rate Cap
Credit union advocacy groups have begun pushing back against the President’s recent claim that he will cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Should an official order be issued, the cap would go into effect on the 20th, Emily Claus reports.
America’s Credit Unions Calls Housing Picture for 2026 “Not Good”
In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long states the housing market is in recession, diving into the data, and prognosticating on the market in 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Top 10 CUSO Magazine Articles of 2025
As we move into 2026, the CUSO Magazine team took a moment to reflect on 2025 by sharing the most widely read articles of the year.
NCUA Puts Fourth Four Deregulatory Proposals
As part of the agency’s effort to decrease regulation, the NCUA has announced four additional rule and regulation changes, with the period for comments starting today, Emily Claus reports.
Credit Unions, Community, and Christmas
The holidays are finally upon us, and as we prepare for all the fun and joy the season brings, Emily Claus reminds credit unions not to forget to do their part to support their members and community during the most expensive time of the year.
NCUA Approves New, Smaller Budget
After public feedback, the NCUA board has modified and approved the final budgets for 2026 and 2027, which are notably smaller than previous years, Emily Claus reports.
NCUA to Hold December 18 Board Meeting as Scheduled
The National Credit Union Administration will hold its December 18 board meeting as scheduled, during which the board will receive a briefing on the 2026-2027 budget and the Share Insurance Fund.
America’s Credit Unions CEO Discusses 2026 Advocacy Priorities
In response to America’s Credit Unions releasing its 2026 advocacy priorities last week, the agencies new CEO, Scott Simpson, shares inside thoughts on the motivations and goals for each one. Emily Claus reports.
NCUA Chair Kyle Hauptman Testifies Before the House Financial Services Committee
NCUA Chair Kyle Hauptman participated in a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services alongside colleagues from the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and Office of the Comptroller. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the hearing.
America’s Credit Unions Advocating for Credit Unions to be Authorized Trump Account Providers
America’s Credit Unions has sent a letter to the Treasury Department advocating that credit unions be authorized servicers of the new “Trump Accounts” once they are rolled out, reports Emily Claus.
