Key Takeaways from the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Last week’s 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference was jam-packed with great speakers and topics. With so much content to cover, Emily Claus shares some of the key takeaways for leaders to bring back to their credit unions.

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NCUA’s Proposes Seven Changes in Seventh Round of Deregulation Efforts

NCUA’s Proposes Seven Changes in Seventh Round of Deregulation Efforts

In its seventh round of deregulation proposals, NCUA has set its sights on records retention, seeking to improve rule clarity and eliminate language that might be considered unnecessarily burdensome, reports CUSO Mag’s Esteban Camargo.

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Special Report from Day Four of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Four of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

As the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference comes to a close, Emily Claus reports on all that went down on the fourth and final day, including a young professionals panel, key election information, and addresses from several members of Congress.

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Special Report from Day Three of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Three of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Emily Claus reports on day three of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference, including an appearance from Senator Ricketts, insights from the Filene Research Institute, and an update on the economic outlook.

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Special Report from Day Two of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day Two of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Another day, another special report hot off the press! Today, Emily Claus covers all that went down at day two of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference, including ACU President and CEO Scott Simpson’s first GAC appearance and a chat with NCUA Board Chairman Kyle Hauptman.

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Special Report from Day One of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

Special Report from Day One of the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference

As the 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference kicks off in D.C., CUSO Magazine’s Emily Claus is boots on the ground reporting on all the latest coming out of the nation’s capital. With insights into this year’s Underground and info on the future of the NCUA, day one of GAC was not one to miss!

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Credit Unions Prepare for GAC 2026

Credit Unions Prepare for GAC 2026

As thousands of credit union professionals gear up for GAC 2026, the industry’s largest event, Emily Claus discusses what will be new and different this year along with what key topics America’s Credit Unions might focus in on.

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America’s Credit Unions Calls Housing Picture for 2026 “Not Good”

America’s Credit Unions Calls Housing Picture for 2026 “Not Good”

In America’s Credit Unions’ most recent “Economic Update”, Chief Economist Curt Long states the housing market is in recession, diving into the data, and prognosticating on the market in 2026. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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America’s Credit Unions CEO Discusses 2026 Advocacy Priorities

America’s Credit Unions CEO Discusses 2026 Advocacy Priorities

In response to America’s Credit Unions releasing its 2026 advocacy priorities last week, the agencies new CEO, Scott Simpson, shares inside thoughts on the motivations and goals for each one. Emily Claus reports.

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America’s Credit Unions Advocating for Credit Unions to be Authorized Trump Account Providers

America’s Credit Unions Advocating for Credit Unions to be Authorized Trump Account Providers

America’s Credit Unions has sent a letter to the Treasury Department advocating that credit unions be authorized servicers of the new “Trump Accounts” once they are rolled out, reports Emily Claus.

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