Hell has frozen over
A merger between CUNA and NAFCU ‘back in my day’ would have been unthinkable. Now, I’ve mostly only heard or seen …
CUNA AND NAFCU ANNOUNCE INTENT TO MERGE TO FORM “AMERICA’S CREDIT UNIONS”
A merger between CUNA and NAFCU has been discussed almost since NAFCU was formed. Now seems to have been the time…
New VantageScore® Research Shows Credit Score Impact of the End of Federal Student Loan Forbearance
Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Student Loan Forgiveness Program Will Also Result in Credit Score Declines for Borrowers Who Don't Resume Payments
CUNA-sought CDFI Reforms in House FY24 FSGG Appropriations Bill
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government FSGG released its FY24 draft bill Wednesday night with several items of interest to credit unions.
Proposed Federal Legislation Threatens Security of Credit Card Payment Data; Will Increase Cost of Financial Services
The Credit Card Competition Act would significantly alter a credit card payment system that currently works for all parties involved, while raising costs and threatening data security for Iowa consumers.
Oregon legislature passes high school financial literacy bill
Oregon Legislature has just passed SB 3, which guarantees high school students a full semester credit of personal finance education as a graduation requirement.
Credit Unions Oppose Credit Card Routing Legislation
CUNA stands together with America’s Credit Unions in opposition to legislation that would create new government mandates for credit cards, putting consumers’ data and credit access at risk.
CUNA's Nussle Responds to Sen. Carper's Decision Not to Seek Re-election
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2024.
Maybe we focus on interest rate caps for predatory lenders, not credit unions
Interest rate caps on already heavily regulated credit unions - while payday and other predatory lenders run roughshod over Americans - makes zero sense. What we should be…
Credit Union-Supported SAFE Banking Act Reintroduced in House and Senate
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in the U.S. House and Senate on Wednesday
HFSC Passes CUNA-backed CFPB Reform Legislation
The House Financial Services Committee passed the CUNA-supported the CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (H.R. 2798) Wednesday night.
NCUA to Distribute $178 Million Under Corporate System Resolution Program
NCUA is ready to pay out $178M to credit unions under the corporate credit union resolution program, a decade-long situation for credit unions.
9 Rules of Networking: CUNA GAC Edition
Networking was the top reason we found (in our highly scientific LInkedIn poll) for attending CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference. These tips are great for anyone - especially those who feel a bit socially awkward. We feel ya.
What, Why & Where for CUNA GAC: A Veteran’s Perspective
Cash Is King In Politics: How Credit Unions Can Raise More
Come for the cannabis (banking), stay for the CLF
When the CFPB is trying to take your noninterest income and the NCUA is seeking greater vendor oversight authority, while facing down inflation and a recession…
It’s everyone else, not me
Credit unions remind me of Congress sometimes. I’m sure you have seen polling that shows congress has a very low approval rating, but…
Cybersecurity, Interchange, Cannabusiness Banking and More Headlined NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus
Lots to come from NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus, from cybersecurity to the CFPB to lawmakers, including House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry who spoke very directly with NAFCU CEO Dan Berger on these topics and more!
NAFCU’s Newest Campaign Aims To Take On The ‘Big Bank Bullies’
