NCUA to Host Board Meeting This Week Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle
The NCUA announced its intention to host a board meeting on September 18th, the first since the reinstatement of board members Harper and Otsuka was stayed by an appeals court, reports Emily Claus.
NCUA Publishes Quarterly System Performance Data, Deposits Outpacing Loans
As the National Credit Union Administration releases the second quarter 2025 credit union performance data report, Esteban Camargo reports on some of the notable findings and changes from the previous quarter.
America’s Credit Unions Working with the FCC to Find Robocall Solution
In response to a new Telephone Consumer Protection Act order, which would revoke consent for all automated calls and messaging should the member only opt out of one, America’s Credit Unions has been meeting with the FCC to hopefully secure a change in the rule, Emily Claus reports.
Australia Checks Out
As Australia announces its official plan to phase out and eventually completely discontinue paper checks, Bob Anderson ponders the motives behind the move, whether other countries will follow in their footsteps, and just how long paper checks might have left.
Paul Treinen Selected to Serve as President/CEO of World Council of Credit Unions
The World Council of Credit Unions announced on Monday that interim President/CEO Paul Treinen has agreed to serve in a permanent capacity in that role. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Incoming CEO of America’s Credit Unions Shares Priorities
Ahead of his tenure as America’s Credit Unions new President and CEO, Scott Simpson updates the industry on his perspectives, experience, and priorities, Emily Claus reports.
America’s Credit Unions Calls on NCUA to Reduce Operational Expenses Related to Travel
America’s Credit Unions is calling on the NCUA to keep a tighter rein on its travel expenses, one step in ensuring the NCUA is a “prudent steward of credit unions’ funds”. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Credit Union Supported Bill Passes Senate
Over the weekend, the Senate passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, a credit union-supported bill, aimed at stopping the practice of trigger leads, Emily Claus reports.
NCUA Board Members Harper and Otsuka Return for Board Meeting Prior to Stay by Appeals Court
Following their reinstatement as members of the NCUA Board, Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka returned for the July 24 board meeting before a stay by a federal appeals court set them outside looking in once again. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.
Federal Judge Reinstates Fired NCUA Board Members Harper and Otsuka
In a win for NCUA’s independence, a US District Judge has ruled that the President overstepped his authority in firing NCUA Board Members Tanya Otsuka and Todd Harper in April of this year, ordering that they be reinstated to their positions immediately, reports Emily Claus.
