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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As FDIC Proposes Deposit Insurance Changes, CU Trades Emphasize Parity

As FDIC Proposes Deposit Insurance Changes, CU Trades Emphasize Parity

As policymakers struggle with whether to increase deposit insurance at financial institutions—the FDIC outlined its own plan on Monday—credit union trade groups said they want banks and credit unions to be treated the same if changes are made, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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Who is NCUA’s Customer?

Who is NCUA’s Customer?

Chip Filson ponders who the NCUA serves: members, credit unions, the Treasury, or maybe something else.

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NCUA Doubles Down on Budget Needs Citing Fraud

NCUA Doubles Down on Budget Needs Citing Fraud

Citing an increase of fraud found during onsite examinations, NCUA Chair Todd Harper continues to argue for the need of in person audits and the budget to go with them.

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NCUA Board: Share Insurance Fund Remains Healthy

NCUA Board: Share Insurance Fund Remains Healthy

The National Credit Union Administration’s Share Insurance Fund remains strong even though the agency’s equity ratio is below the normal rate set by the NCUA board, Eugene Schied, the agency’s CFO said during the February NCUA board meeting. Other issues were also discussed, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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Facts vs. Fictions: the NCUSIF Financial Model Works—Even When Mismanaged

Facts vs. Fictions: the NCUSIF Financial Model Works—Even When Mismanaged

Chip Filson compares the NCUSIF’s projected net operating loss against the actual data and discusses potential ramifications for the variance in these numbers.

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NCUA Board Sets NOL at 1.33%, Adopts Compromise Budget

NCUA Board Sets NOL at 1.33%, Adopts Compromise Budget

The NCUA board agreed to a compromise budget that will return $15 million to credit unions next year and set the agency’s normal operating level at 1.33% for 2022, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily. The NCUA board also made decisions on final rules for the capital adequacy regulation and mortgage servicing rights.

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NCUA Board Agrees to Solicit Comments on Capital Adequacy Changes

NCUA Board Agrees to Solicit Comments on Capital Adequacy Changes

The NCUA board agreed to solicit comments on a proposed rule that would amend the agency’s capital adequacy regulation governing credit unions with assets over $500 million, among other decisions at its July meeting, reports David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily.

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NCUA Equity Ratio Dips to 1.22%, But Board Says Restoration Plan is Not Needed Yet

NCUA Equity Ratio Dips to 1.22%, But Board Says Restoration Plan is Not Needed Yet

The National Credit Union Administration’s Share Insurance Fund’s equity ratio is expected to dip to 1.22% by the end of June, but the agency board decided Thursday not to require the development of a fund restoration plan, reports David Baumann of the Washington CU Daily. The Board also discussed its Normal Operating Level policy at its May meeting.

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A Simple Solution for NCUSIF Revenue

A Simple Solution for NCUSIF Revenue

Chip Filson dives into the numbers to evaluate the NCUA’s management of the NCUSIF, and whether changes should be made to their current investment strategy.

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