NCUA Board Nominee Tanya Otsuka Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

NCUA Board Nominee Tanya Otsuka Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

On Thursday, October 19, during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, NCUA board nominee Tanya Otsuka provided her opening statement, reports Esteban Camargo.

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Credit Unions Worldwide Celebrate the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day

Credit Unions Worldwide Celebrate the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day

On the 75th Annual International Credit Union Day, Emily Claus reports on the history of the event, past themes, and the celebrations going on across the world for the momentous occasion.

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Senate Panel to Consider Otsuka Nomination to NCUA Board

Senate Panel to Consider Otsuka Nomination to NCUA Board

The Senate Banking Committee on Oct. 19 will hold a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Tanya Otsuka to be a member of the NCUA board, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

New Community Bank Survey Claims Credit Unions Are Not The Competition

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has released its 2023 Community Bank Survey, which revealed that community banks do not view credit unions as their main competition in any product or service, reports Emily Claus.

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NCUA Awards $3.1 Million in 2023 CDRLF Round

NCUA Awards $3.1 Million in 2023 CDRLF Round

The NCUA announced Thursday that it has awarded $3.1 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 142 low-income credit unions and MDIs, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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NCUA Passes Rule to Remove Barriers to Credit Unions Working with Fintechs

NCUA Passes Rule to Remove Barriers to Credit Unions Working with Fintechs

During its eighth open meeting of 2023, the NCUA Board unanimously approved a new rule that will improve the ability of federally insured credit unions (FICUs) to partner with financial technology companies, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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Flood Insurance Program to Expire Unless Congress Acts Quickly

Flood Insurance Program to Expire Unless Congress Acts Quickly

On Sept. 30—the end of the fiscal year—the authorization for the NFIP to write new policies expires, which could cause the postponement of thousands of home purchases, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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NAFCU Congressional Caucus Underway In D.C.

NAFCU Congressional Caucus Underway In D.C.

As NAFCU’s annual Congressional Caucus opens up in D.C. advocates are meeting with lawmakers to discuss key topics and issues facing the industry, reports Emily Claus.

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CU Groups Applaud NCUA Minority Depository Institution Program, but Say More Work Needed

CU Groups Applaud NCUA Minority Depository Institution Program, but Say More Work Needed

From tailored examinations to merger assistance, the NCUA has taken useful first steps in increasing assistance to MDIs, but more work is needed say industry trade associations and MDI credit unions. CUCollaborate’s David Bauman reports.

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NCUA’s Alternating Examination Pilot Program May Lead to Decision Soon

NCUA’s Alternating Examination Pilot Program May Lead to Decision Soon

Speaking with NASCUS recently, NCUA Chairman Todd Harper said the agency is taking its insights and lessons learned from the Alternating Examination Pilot Program to determine whether the project is worth formally adopting, reports Esteban Camargo. 

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