CU Trades: NCUA Doesn’t Need Beefed Up Consumer Protection Exams

CU Trades: NCUA Doesn’t Need Beefed Up Consumer Protection Exams

Previewing their testimony for Thursday’s hearing on the NCUA budget, the two national industry trade groups on Monday said they vehemently oppose the agency’s plan to hire additional examiners to focus on consumer protection, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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NCUA’s Proposed 2025 Operating Budget Would Be Nearly $100 Million More Than Its Approved 2022 Budget

NCUA’s Proposed 2025 Operating Budget Would Be Nearly $100 Million More Than Its Approved 2022 Budget

NCUA’s budget proposal for 2024-2025 has been released, and the numbers they are asking for should be setting off alarms with credit unions, says CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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A Gen Z Story About Money Management in the Digital Era

A Gen Z Story About Money Management in the Digital Era

Marit Hoyem reflects on lessons learned in making and sticking to a budget when using primarily digital payment methods, which can make it difficult to grasp spending habits.

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NCUA Responds to Budget Criticism by Cutting $6.7 Million from Planned 2023 Increase

NCUA Responds to Budget Criticism by Cutting $6.7 Million from Planned 2023 Increase

In response to the vocal criticism of the proposed 9.6% increase to NCUA’s operating budget for 2023, the board finalized its spending plan with $6.7 million cut from the final numbers reports Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA’s Spooky Budget Increase Could Be Curbed By Expanding, Not Reducing, Remote Examinations

NCUA’s Spooky Budget Increase Could Be Curbed By Expanding, Not Reducing, Remote Examinations

NCUA proposed a big increase to its operating budget in 2023, and many have come out in opposition. Esteban Camargo provides a little detail on the budget proposal, responses to it, and why the NCUA should reconsider its plans.

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Credit Unions and Transparency: Obligation or Risk?

Credit Unions and Transparency: Obligation or Risk?

CU*Answers CEO Geoff Johnson discusses a credit union’s obligation to be transparent and open with its members, along with the benefits and concerns that might follow that transparency.

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When Less Is More: NCUA Board’s Mid-Year Operating Budget Review

When Less Is More: NCUA Board’s Mid-Year Operating Budget Review

According to Chip Filson, the NCUA is guilty of consistent budget increases and out-of-control spending. But with a budget review on the horizon, will the board opt to change this?

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The Budget, the Business Plan, and What It Means to the Everyday Employee

The Budget, the Business Plan, and What It Means to the Everyday Employee

Understanding your organization’s budget and business plan is not just for upper management. Matt Weber shares why he thinks understanding both can be advantageous from CEO down to line staff.

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Considerations and Pitfalls of Branch Accounting Strategies

Considerations and Pitfalls of Branch Accounting Strategies

Branch accounting may be the next hot ticket item among NCUA examiners. Keegan Daniel explores some considerations and pitfalls to performing branch accounting at your credit union.

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NCUA Approves Bloated Budget Without Adjustments for Industry Complaints

NCUA Approves Bloated Budget Without Adjustments for Industry Complaints

Is the NCUA’s comment period just a dog and pony show? Vic Pantea might think so. He recaps the NCUA’s December board meeting and the approval of a budget that didn’t factor in complaints from the industry.

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