A Decade of Service: Site-Four Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

A Decade of Service: Site-Four Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

In honor of Site-Four’s tenth anniversary, Emily Claus delves into the history of the data center, its successes, and the hard work of everyone involved.

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The House Financial Services Committee Approves Controversial Legislation to Limit Overdraft Fees

The House Financial Services Committee Approves Controversial Legislation to Limit Overdraft Fees

Last week, the House Financial Services Committee approved overdraft legislation which would limit the number of overdraft fees banks and credit unions can charge their clients. Emily Claus discusses the bill’s future and repercussions.

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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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House Passes Bill on NCUA Third-Party Authority and Marijuana Banking

House Passes Bill on NCUA Third-Party Authority and Marijuana Banking

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Emily Claus details what parts of the bill impact credit unions and what changes can be expected.

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USPS Banking Pilot Faces Legality Issues From Multiple Opponents

USPS Banking Pilot Faces Legality Issues From Multiple Opponents

In September of 2021, the United States Postal Service announced it would begin a new program at a few select offices wherein people could cash their paychecks or business checks in exchange for gift cards. Participants could cash checks up to $500. The program at the time was met with...

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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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Filene Research Institute Reveals Results of DEI Survey

Filene Research Institute Reveals Results of DEI Survey

Emily Claus shares the results of the Filene Research Institutes survey on DEI Practices and Policies including where credit unions are succeeding and where there is room for improvement.

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CU*Answers’ Communi7y Crew Hosts Blood Drive

CU*Answers’ Communi7y Crew Hosts Blood Drive

On Tuesday, June 7th, 22 CU*Answers employees signed up for the blood drive hosted by the CU*Answers Communi7y Crew and Versiti. Michelle Gavalya details how the day went and the importance of donating.

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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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