America’s Credit Unions Sets 2025 Advocacy Priorities
In the first week of the new year, America’s Credit Unions has released its official advocacy priorities for 2025, just two months ahead of the Governmental Affairs Conference, reports Emily Claus.
NCUA Works with ALM First to Launch Investment Pilot Program for Complex Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration has approved an investment pilot program which will permit up to 30 complex federal credit unions (over $500 million in assets) to invest in ways previously prohibited under part 703 of NCUA’s regulations, reports Esteban Camargo.
Why the CLF Has No Interest
The Central Liquidity Facility exists to provide credit unions with liquidity lending, and yet it hasn’t had activity in years. Not only that, but they’re struggling to manage their assets and Chip Filson is wondering whether credit unions still need it.
The Fight On Overdraft Is Not Over
The CFPB has finally made a move in the overdraft fee standoff, triggering fast response from advocacy groups and financial institutions alike, reports Emily Claus.
The Next NCUA Chair: Someone Who Cares About Us
With a new President incoming and NCUA Chair Todd Harper’s term ending in August 2025, Chip Filson is asking who credit unions would like to see appointed to the role, and what attributes that person will have.
NCUA Issues Interagency Warning on Elder Financial Exploitation
The NCUA and other agencies recently issued a statement on elder financial exploitation; its prevalence and what financial institutions can do to mitigate the risk and educate members, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
Organizations Comment on the 2025-2026 NCUA Budget Increase
As the NCUA preps to approve its 2025-2026 fiscal budget, credit union organizations and leagues have submitted comments on the proposed changes, reports Emily Claus.
Diversity in Credit Union Charter Options Matters
Credit unions have a number of different designations available to them that can help them better align with their members. Chip Filson details some of the designations and why they are a boon to credit unions as they seek to differentiate themselves.
NCUA Approves Central Liquidity Facility Budget for 2025-2026
Last week, the NCUA Board approved the 2025-2026 budget for the Central Liquidity Facility. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo provides details on the budget increases and how they compare historically.
This Week In DC: NCUA Board Meetings, Congressional Hearings, and Interchange
As Congress resumes post-election, DC is going to be packed with end-of-year hearings and decisions. Emily Claus covers this week’s schedule and what big events credit unions should be tuning in to.
