Regulation as a Service
Chip Filson calls for credit union regulation to be separated from the hands of the NCUA and placed back in the hands of experts who can provide it as a service.
Congress Should Not Give NCUA Third Party Oversight Argues NACUSO
Last week, in a letter written to Congress, NACUSO urged Capitol Hill not to grant the NCUA authority over third parties, including credit unions service organizations, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
CFPB’s Credit Card Late Fee Rule Change Still Slated for May 2024 Despite Staunch Opposition
Opponents of the CFPB’s credit card late fee proposal are trying to shoot it down everywhere. So far, they are failing. The rule still is slated to go into effect next month. David Baumann reports on the latest developments.
NCUA Board Nominee Tanya Otsuka Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
On Thursday, October 19, during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, NCUA board nominee Tanya Otsuka provided her opening statement, reports Esteban Camargo.
NCUA Passes Rule to Remove Barriers to Credit Unions Working with Fintechs
During its eighth open meeting of 2023, the NCUA Board unanimously approved a new rule that will improve the ability of federally insured credit unions (FICUs) to partner with financial technology companies, reports CUSO Magazine’s Esteban Camargo.
Economic Liberties Project: Junk Fees Create Unlevel Playing Field
Arguing that junk fees are not just annoying, but also create an unlevel playing field, the American Economic Liberties Project on Monday released model legislation that would provide Congress and state legislatures tools to tackle the issue, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
NCUA Board Approves Updated Member Expulsion Rule
The NCUA board on Thursday, July 20, adopted a final rule making it easier for credit unions to expel members from their institutions for cause, such as violence or disorderly behavior, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
State-Chartered Credit Unions Sign Cooperation Agreement
Ten state credit union regulators have signed a new agreement that will govern how they will share supervision when a state-chartered credit union crosses their borders reports David Baumann.
House Financial Services Committee Drafts Legislation to Increase Credit Union and Bank Oversight Following Bank Failures
Following the collapse of three major banks, the House Financial Services Committee has announced legislation which would require financial regulators such as the NCUA to provide semi-annual reports, detailing credit unions that underperformed on examinations, reports Emily Claus.
Democrats Call on NCUA, Financial Regulators to Focus on Zelle
Financial regulators, including the NCUA, must do more to protect members and customers who fall victim to scams and fraud when using the Zelle payment network, five Democratic senators told the regulators last week, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.
