Credit Union Industry News & Updates

The Credit Union & Banking worlds are changing faster today than they ever have. Keep informed about what’s going on in the industry.

WHAT’S GOING ON AT CREDIT UNIONS?

Third-Party Servicing of Indirect Vehicle Loans

( printed page 14484) AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: The NCUA Board (Board) is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would remove the NCUA's unnecessarily prescriptive regulation regarding third-party servicing of indirect vehicle...

Advocacy in Action – NACUSO

Why NACUSO Shows Up in Washington Each year, thousands of credit union leaders gather in Washington, D.C. for the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). While the conference is known for its energy, scale, and tradition, at its core GAC represents something far more...

Sunshine Act Meetings

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Former Michigan CFO Sentenced by State Judge

Michael A. LaJoice, a former CFO who embezzled more than $18 million from a Michigan credit union, was sentenced to seven to 20 years May 1 by an Oakland County circuit court judge.

People

The $640 million AltaOne Federal Credit Union in Ridgecrest, Calif., hired Gary Petersen as the new contact center manager. Petersen brings to AltaOne significant experience and expertise in areas such as operations management, customer service, planning and compliance.

NCUA Receives $445M From UBS in Settlement

The NCUA has received $445 million from UBS to settle claims in connection with the sale of faulty residential mortgage-backed securities to two corporate credit unions, according to the agency.

New York Credit Unions Appeal Taxi Medallion Ruling

New York credit unions that collectively manage more than $2 billion in taxi medallion loans are appealing a court ruling, which rejected their argument that regulatory treatment of medallion taxicabs violated the equal protection clause under the U.S. Constitution....