Search
 

Editor’s Column: All Hail the Victorious Underdogs

The theme of the news this week has been underdogs winning their battles by scrapping it out for whats right. From credit unions to regulators, these unexpected victors deserve to bask in their spoils of the moment.

By Sarah Snell Cooke | Updated on August 20, 2012

The theme of the news this week has been underdogs winning their battles by scrapping it out for what’s right. From credit unions to regulators, these unexpected victors deserve to bask in their spoils of the moment.

Everyone believes their causes are the most deserving and credit unions are no exception. All 331 credit unions applying to the NCUA’s technical assistance grant program pleaded their cases for a total of $5 million, but ultimately, the NCUA’s only had so much in funding. Between $1.25 million in congressional funding and some extra funds from last year, the NCUA was able to award $1.4 million to deserving credit unions–the program’s highest grants ever.

Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to CUTimes.com, part of your ALM digital membership.

Your access to unlimited CUTimes.com content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Critical CUTimes.com information including comprehensive product and service provider listings via the Marketplace Directory, CU Careers, resources from industry leaders, webcasts, and breaking news, analysis and more with our informative Newsletters.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and CU Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including Law.com and GlobeSt.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

Credit Union Times

Join Credit Union Times

Don’t miss crucial strategic and tactical information necessary to run your institution and better serve your members. Join Credit Union Times now!

  • Free unlimited access to Credit Union Times' trusted and independent team of experts for extensive industry news, conference coverage, people features, statistical analysis, and regulation and technology updates.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and Credit Union Times events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including TreasuryandRisk.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join Credit Union Times

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.