Financial Service Committee to Consider CU Member Expulsion Bill
The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday will consider legislation that would make it easier for credit unions to expel members who pose a threat or engage in dangerous or illegal conduct, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Credit Unions Want Quick Guidance on Digital Assets
Many credit unions appear to be anxious for the National Credit Union Administration to issue guidance about how they may host a digital wallet and use other new technology to provide new services to their members, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
Harper Endorses Report Identifying Climate Change as Systemic Risk
Federal financial regulators, including NCUA Chairman Todd Harper, endorsed a plan to ensure that agency rules and policies address the risks of climate change, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
What Harper Got Wrong with the CUSO Rule Vote
Vic Pantea shares his thoughts on the recent CUSO rule approved by the NCUA board, and why Harper got the vote wrong.
NCUA Board to Consider Final CUSO Rule on October 21
The National Credit Union Administration board on Oct. 21 will consider a final rule governing the permissible activities for Credit Union Service Organizations—an issue that has been a contentious one for board members in the past, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
With a Little Help from Our Friends: What Credit Unions Can Do to Prepare for Cannabis Banking Partnerships
As the future of credit unions’ relationship with cannabis businesses lies in the hands of Congress, Stacy Brower details ways for credit unions to prepare for these accounts, should the SAFE Act pass.
CUNA Renews Call to Exempt Credit Unions from CECL
CUNA last week renewed its effort to convince the Financial Accounting Standards Board to amend the controversial Current Expected Credit Losses standard, contending that credit unions should not have to comply with it, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.
When Leaders Lack Confidence in Their Organization
Chip Filson scrutinizes the NCUA’s new Risk-Based Capital rule and the unsettling realization that these new guidelines may signal from the board a lack of faith in their own organization.
Harper: Exams Demonstrate Need for Consumer Protection Focus
David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that citing deficiencies that NCUA examiners found during the past year, board Chairman Todd Harper renewed his call for the agency to develop a separate consumer protection examination. His remarks came during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee.
Do Small Credit Unions Matter? Should They? Will They?
Does the disappearance of the “small” credit union signal bad things to come for the industry? Chip Filson looks at the trends and suggests setting our sights back on the small to restock the pond.
