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.
Public Hearings to Correct the Merger Free-for-All
Amidst a wave of mergers and little-to-no-information provided to members, Chip Filson calls for the creation of public hearings as a part of the merger approval process, to both enhance accountability and transparency by the credit union and encourage member participation.
A History of Credit Unions Part 4: Rapid Growth and the NCUA
Part 4 of this credit union history series explores the formation of the National Credit Union Association in 1970, the rapid growth of credit union assets over the course of the next decade, and the changes in credit union services and policies that would lead to a confrontation with the banking industry…
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.
House Financial Services Committee Introduces Bill to Create More Credit Unions
Emily Claus reports on the House Financial Services Committee’s introduction of the American Access to Banking Act, which aims to support the creation of de novo credit unions and community banks.
Legacy In Action: How the Credit Union Movement Shapes Us and How We Shape It
As Credit Union History Month continues, Julie Gessner asks credit unions to take a moment to reflect on their own history and ponder the legacy they are leaving behind and how it may impact the credit union movement.
AI and Behavioral Science: Crack the Code to Member Action
Experts agree that personalization is the secret sauce to any good marketing strategy, but how do credit unions go about achieving that? Ashleigh Craven of Pocketnest shares how credit unions can leverage AI to reach a perfect level of personalization and enhance the member experience.
A History of Credit Unions Part 3: Credit Unions Go National
In part three of his series on the history of credit unions, Esteban Camargo details how credit unions made their way to the U.S., became written into law via the Federal Credit Union Act, and began to flourish.
NCUA Advances Voluntary Review of Agency Regulations
The National Credit Union Administration announced the second Request for Comment has been opened as part of its voluntary review of agency regulations to identify burdensome rules, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
A Past and Present Story to Make Every Credit Union Member Proud
Continuing Credit Union History Month, Chip Filson reflects back on Latino Community Credit Union’s example on how credit unions should lead with a passion for cooperative movement at heart.
