NCUSIF Investments: Repeating the Practice that Caused the Current Underperformance

NCUSIF Investments: Repeating the Practice that Caused the Current Underperformance

Chip Filson details some recent moves made in the NCUA’s management of the NCUSIF investment portfolio and why he feels the agency is taking great missteps in its handling.

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GAO Says CDFIs Need Help, NCUA Making $3.4 Million Available to Low-Income-Designated Credit Unions Through CDRLF Grants

GAO Says CDFIs Need Help, NCUA Making $3.4 Million Available to Low-Income-Designated Credit Unions Through CDRLF Grants

The Government Accountability Office recently published a study suggesting CDFIs and MDIs need more help acquiring and implementing technology to help low- and moderate-income communities; meanwhile the NCUA is opening its CDRLF grant program for 2024 to assist low-income-designated credit unions. CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo reports.

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The Watchdog Continues to Rob the Henhouse

The Watchdog Continues to Rob the Henhouse

Vic Pantea questions the choices and comments made by NCUA Chairman Todd Harper, arguing his motives are to take member’s capital to cushion the organization’s budget.

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Credit Union Acquisition of Community Banks Rising, But Still “Small Proportion of Overall Consolidation”

Credit Union Acquisition of Community Banks Rising, But Still “Small Proportion of Overall Consolidation”

Credit union purchases of community banks is a hotly debated argument, with bank and tax advocates arguing that it’s time Congress reassess credit union tax exemption, but credit union advocates argue it’s a drop in the bucket of bank consolidation.

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NCUA’s Released 2023 Q4 System Performance Data Continues Trend of Declining Credit Union Numbers

NCUA’s Released 2023 Q4 System Performance Data Continues Trend of Declining Credit Union Numbers

Last week, the National Credit Union Administration released the credit union system performance data for the fourth quarter of 2023. Esteban Camargo reports on some of the highlights from the report. 

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What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors

What to Expect from the Battle for NCUA Supervisory Powers Over Third-Party Vendors

The NCUA has been arguing for supervisory powers over credit union vendors for years now but has found little success with Congress; David Baumann investigates the pros and cons of such a change and what to expect in 2024.

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NCUA Maintains Normal Operating Level of 1.33% After News of Better Than Expected Performance

NCUA Maintains Normal Operating Level of 1.33% After News of Better Than Expected Performance

NCUA staff announced the Normal Operating Level will remain at 1.33% after reporting that the equity ratio outperformed expectations, reports Esteban Camargo.

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NCUA lays out examiner priorities for 2024

NCUA lays out examiner priorities for 2024

David Baumann details the NCUA’s laundry list of examiner priorities for 2024 from interest rate risk to consumer financial protection, and what credit unions should be ready for.

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NCUA Financial Reports Shed Light on Gabriels Community Merger

NCUA Financial Reports Shed Light on Gabriels Community Merger

When Gabriels Community Credit Union announced it was merging with Michigan State Federal Credit Union without a vote from the credit union’s members, a number of questions were raised. Now, financial reports from the NCUA are shedding mote light on the credit union’s financial status and what might have led to the merger. Emily Claus reports.

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NCUA and Mergers: Keeping Members Out of the Room Where It Happens

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.

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