Credit Union Acquisition of Community Banks Rising, But Still “Small Proportion of Overall Consolidation”
Credit union purchases of community banks is a hotly debated argument, with bank and tax advocates arguing that it’s time Congress reassess credit union tax exemption, but credit union advocates argue it’s a drop in the bucket of bank consolidation.
NCUA’s Released 2023 Q4 System Performance Data Continues Trend of Declining Credit Union Numbers
Last week, the National Credit Union Administration released the credit union system performance data for the fourth quarter of 2023. Esteban Camargo reports on some of the highlights from the report.
Key Takeaways from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference
Now that we’ve had some time to digest all the information we learned from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference, Emily Claus shares some of the key takeaways from the conference for your credit union to consider.
CFPB’s Contentious Credit Card Rule Will Face Stiff Challenge
On March 5, the CFPB issued its final rule governing credit card late fees, reports David Baumann.
Special Report from Day Four of the Governmental Affairs Conference
As the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference comes to a close, Emily Claus reports on all the activity from the final day including advice from keynote speaker Shaun White, a conversation with NCUA Vice Chair Kyle Hauptman, and of course, the many criticisms of the CFPB.
Special Report from Day Three of the Governmental Affairs Conference
At the end of another jam-packed day at the Governmental Affairs Conference, Emily Claus shares the highlights from day three, including the presenting of the Greg Inman Servant Leadership Award, NCUA board member Tanya Otsuka’s visions for the future, and a conversation with former UK Prime Minister Theresa May.
Special Report from Day Two of the Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on the events and information from day two of the Governmental Affairs Conference, including new information on America’s Credit Unions, discussions on AI, and community service.
Special Report from Day One of the Governmental Affairs Conference
Emily Claus reports on the events that unfolded on day one of the Governmental Affairs Conference in D.C. this week, featuring opening remarks from Jim Nussle, the Underground Collision, and CUPride’s first Stand-up Summit.
What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors
The NCUA has been arguing for supervisory powers over credit union vendors for years now but has found little success with Congress; David Baumann investigates the pros and cons of such a change and what to expect in 2024.
The Bias Within Lending: Navy Federal and An Outdated System
Navy Federal Credit Union is currently facing a lawsuit for discriminatory lending practices. But is Navy Federal a lone offender? Or is this issue industry-wide? CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus sat down with Tim Ray, CEO of VeriFast to delve deeper into the issue and discuss industry reform.
