Trust the Future to Those Willing to Lead

Trust the Future to Those Willing to Lead

With the NCUA passing a proposed rule 2-1 requiring succession planning at all federally insured credit unions, Randy Karnes shares his thoughts on what “broad discretion” actually means and what credit unions should be focusing on.

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House Passes Marijuana Banking Measure for Sixth Time

House Passes Marijuana Banking Measure for Sixth Time

The House passed marijuana banking legislation for the sixth time, sending it to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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Bluestone’s Digital Expansion: Where Credit Union Meets FinTech

Bluestone’s Digital Expansion: Where Credit Union Meets FinTech

When Bluestone Federal Credit Union needed a way to service a large number of counties at once, they found their solution in the form of an online-only, FinTech-inspired expansion to their credit union. But how does a completely digital branch function under a physical credit union? And how can FinTech and credit unions combine? Emily Claus met with President Jeff Jorgensen to learn more.

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CFPB to Consumers: Tell Us About ‘Junk Fees’

CFPB to Consumers: Tell Us About ‘Junk Fees’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is directly appealing to consumers to provide details about so-called “junk fees” they have been charged by financial services providers, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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NCUA Board to Consider Succession Planning Rule on Jan. 27

NCUA Board to Consider Succession Planning Rule on Jan. 27

The National Credit Union Administration board will consider a proposed rule governing succession planning at credit unions on Jan. 27, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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Only Six People Have Participated in Postal Banking Pilot

Only Six People Have Participated in Postal Banking Pilot

David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily reports that a mere six people have participated in the United State Postal Service’s postal banking pilot program, USPS officials said.

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NCUA Charters Fourth New Credit Union This Year

NCUA Charters Fourth New Credit Union This Year

The National Credit Union Administration has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to Unity of Eatonville Federal Credit Union in Eatonville, Florida, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily .

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Concern for Community Makes a Comeback: Credit Unions Spread Holiday Cheer

Concern for Community Makes a Comeback: Credit Unions Spread Holiday Cheer

Following a lackluster year in holiday giving during the pandemic, Emily Claus happily reports the various ways credit unions are bringing holiday cheer back and giving to their communities.

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NCUA Board Sets NOL at 1.33%, Adopts Compromise Budget

NCUA Board Sets NOL at 1.33%, Adopts Compromise Budget

The NCUA board agreed to a compromise budget that will return $15 million to credit unions next year and set the agency’s normal operating level at 1.33% for 2022, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily. The NCUA board also made decisions on final rules for the capital adequacy regulation and mortgage servicing rights.

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NCUA Reg Agenda: Bank Purchases, Overdrafts

NCUA Reg Agenda: Bank Purchases, Overdrafts

During the next six months the National Credit Union Administration board may issue final rules governing overdrafts and the purchase of a bank by a credit union, the agency said in its Fall regulatory agenda.

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