NCUA Extends Temporary Interest Rate Ceiling for Federal Credit Unions
The NCUA board voted in July to extend the 18 percent interest rate ceiling through May 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
America’s Credit Unions Calls On NCUA to Make Significant Changes During EGRPRA Review
In response to the NCUA’s call for comments regarding its voluntary regulatory review, America’s Credit Unions has submitted a letter calling for large changes including expanding field of membership and raising interest rate caps.
Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees Unites Banks and Credit Union Groups
Banking and Credit Union groups have joined forces to file a legal complaint in Illinois to oppose the recently signed Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Esteban Camargo reports on the groups’ filing and the law it seeks to prevent.
White House Proposes New Law to Crackdown on Chatbots and Automated Recordings
In a new government-wide measure announced on Monday, the Biden Administration is going to begin cracking down on poor customer service practices it feels waste consumers’ time and money, such as AI chatbots, automated call responses, bad review suppression, reports Emily Claus.
America’s Credit Unions Voices Opposition to Act Aimed at Consumer Protection
Last week’s introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Payment Scams Act has caused a stir among the banking and credit union industries. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the bill and the response from America’s Credit Unions.
Credit Unions Avoid Expanded CRA Rules In New Housing Bill
Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act without any expansion to CRA requirements for credit unions, in a move highly praised by advocacy groups, Emily Claus reports.
NCUA Board Approves Proposed Rules and FCU Loan Interest Rate Ceiling
Last week at a meeting of the NCUA Board of Directors, the members voted 2-1 in favor of two proposed rules: one on incentive-based compensation and another a revised proposal on succession planning. The incentive-based compensation rule addresses requirements laid out in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection...
All NCUA Board Members Give Remarks at Annual DEI Summit
NCUA Chairman Todd M. Harper, Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman, and Board Member Tanya Otsuka all provided remarks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the NCUA’s recent DEI Summit, Emily Claus reports.
Credit Unions Behind on CDRLF Grant Applications Now Have Until July 12
On July 8, the National Credit Union Administration announced that it has extended the deadline for applying for the 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF). Interested and eligible credit unions now have until July 12 to submit their application. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Takeaways from the CU*Answers 2024 Leadership Conference
CU*Answers held its Annual Leadership Conference discussing the future of the industry and of CU*Answers as it moves forward into 2025. Check out the key takeaways from each section of the event!
