Hauptman and NCUA Moving Away from “Regulation-by-Enforcement”

Hauptman and NCUA Moving Away from “Regulation-by-Enforcement”

CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports on the statement issued by National Credit Union Administration Chairman Kyle Hauptman clarifying the agency’s stance on “regulation-by-enforcement” and what credit unions should expect of the federal regulator.

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NCUA Turns to Exit Stage Right in Examinations

NCUA Turns to Exit Stage Right in Examinations

Chip Filson reacts to the NCUA’s change in examination rules and the potential fallout that may arise as a result of less oversight and supervision from the organization may have on the movement.

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The Cybersecurity BLT: Board Literacy Training

The Cybersecurity BLT: Board Literacy Training

Today’s menu features Jim Lawrence’s special: the Cybersecurity BLT. This new twist on a classic sandwich adds a much-needed ingredient to your traditional cybersecurity measures: the participation and cybersecurity literacy of your credit union board.

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Reputational Risk Officially Removed from NCUA Exams

Reputational Risk Officially Removed from NCUA Exams

In response to the Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans Executive Order, the NCUA has confirmed that as of September 25th, reputational risk will no longer be considered in examinations, Emily Claus reports.

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We Still Need Small Credit Unions!

We Still Need Small Credit Unions!

In a sea of mergers, small credit unions are slowly disappearing beneath the waves. Credit union veteran Walter Merkle discusses why we are losing these desperately needed institutions and what actions can be taken to save them before it’s too late.

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NCUA’s Briefing on Share Insurance Fund is “Encouraging”

NCUA’s Briefing on Share Insurance Fund is “Encouraging”

The NCUA Board met on Thursday receiving an update on the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and current budget projections, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA to Host Board Meeting This Week Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle

NCUA to Host Board Meeting This Week Amidst Ongoing Legal Battle

The NCUA announced its intention to host a board meeting on September 18th, the first since the reinstatement of board members Harper and Otsuka was stayed by an appeals court, reports Emily Claus.

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NCUA Publishes Quarterly System Performance Data, Deposits Outpacing Loans

NCUA Publishes Quarterly System Performance Data, Deposits Outpacing Loans

As the National Credit Union Administration releases the second quarter 2025 credit union performance data report, Esteban Camargo reports on some of the notable findings and changes from the previous quarter.

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America’s Credit Unions Calls on NCUA to Reduce Operational Expenses Related to Travel

America’s Credit Unions Calls on NCUA to Reduce Operational Expenses Related to Travel

America’s Credit Unions is calling on the NCUA to keep a tighter rein on its travel expenses, one step in ensuring the NCUA is a “prudent steward of credit unions’ funds”. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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A History of Credit Unions Part 5: Where We Are Today

A History of Credit Unions Part 5: Where We Are Today

The conclusion of our five-part history of credit unions takes us to a head-to-head confrontation with the banking industry in the 90s and the impact of the Great Recession on credit unions.

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