WASHINGTON-Like a good parent admonishing their child to worry about their own behavior and not a sibling's, so House Financial Services Financial Institutions Subcommittee Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-Alabama) told the bankers at a subcommittee hearing on regulatory relief April 25. In testimony before the subcommittee on regulatory relief, banks seemed...
WASHINGTON-The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) filed its rebuttal brief in its lawsuit against NCUA and the agency's chairman, Dennis Dollar, for the repeal of the Community Action Plan (CAP) via interim final rule. The CAP would have required new and existing community chartered credit unions to provide the agency...
WASHINGTON-CUNA's Small Business/SEG Services Committee members learned several ways in which credit unions can participate in Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed loan programs. The committee hosted a summit between several federal regulators and lawmakers to discuss ways of expanding credit union member business lending. "Any time you can have the key...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-NCUA Board Member Deborah Matz abstained from voting on the Community Action Plan (CAP) repeal, which passed by a vote of 2-0-1. She commented that the CAP was the most "vexing" issue she had dealt with during her short time on the board. She explained that to familiarize herself...
WASHINGTON-The deposit insurance reform legislation (H.R. 3717) was voted out of the House Financial Services Committee last Wednesday by an overwhelming 52 to 2 bipartisan vote. The bill remained very similar to its original form following the mark-up. The bill contains provisions to increase general deposit insurance coverage to $130,000,...
MADISON, Wis.-A recent study released by CUNA & Affiliates demonstrates, contrary to the typical reports that credit unions are a better deal than banks, that credit unions actually charge more for nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees than banks. The survey, CUNA & Affiliates' 2002 Fees Survey Report, found that credit unions...
WASHINGTON-As Congress returned from a two-week recess last week, members are diving into unfinished business, much of it related to credit unions. The House passed H.R. 1009, the Business Checking Freedom Act in its first full day back to work by voice vote, which would allow banks to pay interest...
WASHINGTON-The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run raised over $60,000 for Children's Miracle Network April 7 and runners are still collecting funds, according to the man who jumpstarted it all for credit unions, Bill Brooks, president and CEO of Lafayette Federal Credit Union. Brooks, a runner himself, finished the...
WASHINGTON-According to CUNA Vice President of State Government Affairs Colleen Kelly some states are expected to review the possibility of taxing the currently tax-exempt organizations in their jurisdiction. Fortunately for credit unions, the interested states really are not that interested. Only a "handful" of states are going to start reviewing...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-NAFCU recently submitted a letter to NCUA Field of Membership (FOM) Task Force Chairman and Senior Staff Attorney Mike McKenna recommending broad changes to NCUA's FOM regulation. NCUA recently reconvened the task force to further review the agency's reg, as it has done twice since the passage of the...
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If economic shifts are making your organization question its level of portfolio protection, this quick summary will help you compare blanket and self-insurance vs. Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) to ensure you choose the right program for your credit union.
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Unlock insights into the spending habits and motivations of new cardholders! Explore why so many chose general-purpose credit cards and what this trend means for industry leaders.
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From Alkami
This comprehensive market study dives deep into the contrasting views between financial institutions and account holders, offering critical insights that can drive your credit union's strategic decisions.
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