Credit Union Agencies Concerned Credit Card Competition Act Will Be Included In Disaster Relief Bill
When Congress reconvenes in November, it will rush to pass disaster relief for those affected by recent hurricanes. However, rumor has it that the proposed Credit Card Competition Act would be tacked on to the must-pass legislation, prompting concern from credit union groups, Emily Claus reports.
Should You Offer Rewards For Your Card Holders?
Do you offer card rewards to your members? If not, Nicole Cooper has some insight on the benefits these programs bring to both members and the credit union, and why your credit union should take advantage of those.
Texas Judge Issues Injunction on CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule
In the ongoing case of financial institutions vs the CFPB, a Federal Judge in Texas has issued an injunction of the CFPB’s credit card late fee ruling, reports Emily Claus.
Overcoming the Myths of Full-Service Card Processing
Third party vendors are all too eager to convince credit unions they’re not equipped to handle card processing on their own, but one credit union CEO, Jim Ryan, proved them all wrong and show your credit union how you can too.
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Change Still Slated for May 2024 Despite Staunch Opposition
Opponents of the CFPB’s credit card late fee proposal are trying to shoot it down everywhere. So far, they are failing. The rule still is slated to go into effect next month. David Baumann reports on the latest developments.
The Credit Card Competition Act and Its Implications for Card Rewards
As we continue this two-part series on interchange, Esteban Camargo discusses the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, what supporters and opponents are saying about it, and what the aftermath of the 2010 Durbin Amendment might suggest is in store for credit cards.
What is Interchange and Why Does it Matter to Credit Unions?
Financial literacy month continues with part one of Esteban Camargo’s two-part series on interchange income: what it is, why it’s important to credit unions, and what politicians are trying to change.
The Fight Against the CFPB’s Late Fee Rule Continues, But Not In Texas
In the latest update on pushback against the CFBP’s credit card late fee ruling, a Texas judge has rejected trade groups’ request for the suit to be filed in the lone star state—where the conditions are more favorable—instead of Washington D.C. Emily Claus reports.
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.
Credit Unions and the Evolution of “Buy Now Pay Later” Lending
Chip Filson dives into the history of buy now, pay later and how the practice—and those who use it—has changed over the decades.
