Credit Union Industry News & Updates

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Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union Administration

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Background II. Legal Authority III. The NCUA Licensing Proposal IV. The NCUA Standards Proposal V. General Request for Comment VI. Regulatory Procedures I. Background On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the GENIUS...

A CUSO Business Model That “Shows Credit Unions The Money” – NACUSO

By Guy MessickAdvisorNACUSO Business Services “Show me the money!” Credit unions are having a Jerry Maguire moment. Credit unions need more money and they need it now. To remain competitive, it is essential that credit unions grow to meet the changing expectations of...

Thresholds Increase for the Major Assets Prohibition of the Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act Rule

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: The NCUA Board (Board) is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would increase two thresholds in its regulation implementing management official interlocks for purposes of the Depository Institution...

25 Credit Unions Slapped With Civil Penalties

Twenty-five credit unions consented to $10,365 civil penalties for filing late 2016 fourth quarter Call Reports, the NCUA said Tuesday. In the fourth quarter of 2015, 22 credit unions consented to penalties. The $483 million Qualstar Credit Union in Redmond Wash., got...

Experts React to Trump Budget Cuts of College Loan Aid

President Trump’s proposed budget released Tuesday will reduce the number of youth going to college, and saddle many of those graduating with greater debt, consumer groups said. Trump’s 62-page “America First: A Budget Blueprint to Make America Great...

Paid Family Leave Could Happen Under Trump Budget Proposal

It’s not perfect by any means, but the paid family leave proposal included in the proposed Trump budget would actually take a baby step in the right direction — especially compared with Trump’s original thoughts on maternity leave. The...

Carolinas League CEO John Radebaugh Plans 2018 Retirement

John Radebaugh, the first president/CEO of the Carolinas Credit Union League, plans to retire on July 1, 2018. “It wasn’t just a sudden decision. I’ve always wanted to retire while I’m still young,” Radebaugh told the CU Times...

Trump Budget: CDFI Gone, CU Tax Exempt Status Examined

The Trump Administration’s comprehensive Fiscal 2018 budget, released Tuesday, again proposes eliminating the Community Development Financial Institutions program, and includes as a plan to make the CFPB subject to the annual appropriations process. The budget...