NCUA and Mergers: Keeping Members Out of the Room Where It Happens
In the past month, the NCUA has approved of two mergers, both without a vote from the members of the merging credit union. While permissible under NCUA rules, the silence of those involved and the unwillingness to share information has Emily Claus asking why owners are being kept out of the room where it happens.
CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fees Rule Lauded by Some, Condemned by Others
The CFPB’s proposed overdraft rule, which would affect the largest credit unions and banks, is praise from consumer rights advocates. Banks and credit unions, however, are standing united in opposing the rule, reports David Baumann.
NCUA’s Tanya Otsuka Attends First Meeting as Member of the Board
Ten days after being sworn in on January 8th as the 25th NCUA Board Member, Tanya Otsuka attended her first National Credit Union Administration board meeting. Esteban Camargo reports on the events.
2024: What’s in Store for the Credit Union Industry?
As we step into 2024, David Baumann reports on where the industry is headed and what big moves from major players such as the NCUA, the newly formed America’s Credit Unions, Congress, and the CFPB we can expect.
Are Credit Unions Moving Beyond the NCUA?
Despite a lending capacity of nearly $20 billion, the Central Liquidity Facility has not issued a loan since 2009, leaving many such as Chip Filson wondering if the organization has outlasted its usefulness.
Senate Confirms Otsuka to Serve on NCUA Board
The Senate voted to confirm Tanya Otsuka to serve on the NCUA board Wednesday. Otsuka currently serves as senior counsel for the Senate Banking Committee and was nominated by President Joe Biden in September.
NCUA Board Finalizes 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Facility Budgets
Following its October budget proposal and subsequent commenting period, the NCUA Board has approved the 2024-2025 and Central Liquidity Budgets, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
Climate Advocates Call for NCUA to Establish ‘Resilience Office’
The NCUA should fund a Climate Resilience Office as part of its 2024 budget, environmental, progressive and consumer groups told the agency this month. CUCollaborate’s David Baumann reports.
NCUA Inspector General Auditing CU Chartering Process
Following the NCUA’s proposal to streamline the chartering process earlier this year, the NCUA Inspector General has announced he will be doing an audit on the process to determine its effectiveness, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
CU Trades: NCUA Doesn’t Need Beefed Up Consumer Protection Exams
Previewing their testimony for Thursday’s hearing on the NCUA budget, the two national industry trade groups on Monday said they vehemently oppose the agency’s plan to hire additional examiners to focus on consumer protection, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
