Bankers Say NCUA Subordinated Debt Rule Undermines Credit Union Mission

Bankers Say NCUA Subordinated Debt Rule Undermines Credit Union Mission

David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that the Independent Community Bankers of America and the American Bankers Association have criticized the National Credit Union Administration for a final rule allowing low-income, complex and new credit unions to issue subordinated debt.

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Kyle Hauptman Sworn In as NCUA Board Member

Kyle Hauptman Sworn In as NCUA Board Member

Kyle Hauptman was sworn in by Chairman Rodney Hood as a member of the National Credit Union Administration board on Monday, December 14, 2020, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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The Unseen Cooperative Advantage

The Unseen Cooperative Advantage

At a time of year when everything feels hectic, Chip Filson reminds us of the wisdom of patience, both with the holiday season and with finding solutions to problems ailing the credit union industry.

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How to Manage a Black Swan Event

How to Manage a Black Swan Event

I have never heard the expression of a “black swan event” before this year, so of course I had to Google the meaning. A Black Swan Event refers to a highly improbable occurrence with three characteristics: It is impossible to predict, It carries a massive impact, and Its shock value...

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Names Circulating for Biden’s CFPB, as NCUA Board Membership Remains Uncertain

Names Circulating for Biden’s CFPB, as NCUA Board Membership Remains Uncertain

With the election, change is coming to the NCUA and the CFPB, says David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily. Biden is expected to remove the current CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger and there are seven names that come up often as possible replacements. The party balance of the NCUA is going to be determined by the Senate, although Biden may change the chairman.

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Toeppe Named NCUA Director of Examination and Insurance

Toeppe Named NCUA Director of Examination and Insurance

Myra Toeppe has been named director of the Office of Examination and Insurance at the National Credit Union Administration, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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CUNA’s Nussle: PPP Loans Causing Net Worth Problems at Credit Unions

CUNA’s Nussle: PPP Loans Causing Net Worth Problems at Credit Unions

David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily reports that PPP loans are remaining on credit union balance sheets for longer than expected, causing regulatory headaches for credit union officials, according to CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle.

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Getting the Best Leadership for the NCUA

Getting the Best Leadership for the NCUA

NCUA board member selection is a process that has slipped away from the credit union industry. One in which board members are not selected based on their familiarity or connection to the industry, but thanks to political favors. Chip Filson says it’s time credit unions spoke up and changed this.

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NCUA’s Dire Warnings for NCUSIF: Credit Unions Must Pay Attention

NCUA’s Dire Warnings for NCUSIF: Credit Unions Must Pay Attention

Does the NCUA Board have a solid grasp of the NCUSIF? Chip Filson doesn’t believe so, and warns that credit unions must watch over their investment more carefully or be swept away in rampant government spending.

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Football and Credit Unions: Two Past Regulatory Reforms That Are Foundational Today

Football and Credit Unions: Two Past Regulatory Reforms That Are Foundational Today

What do college football and credit unions have in common? According to Chip Filson, a history of being saved thanks to the collaboration of those invested in the outcome.

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