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.

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Request for Information Regarding Enhancing and Streamlining Data Collection From Credit Unions

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration. ACTION: Notice; request for information. SUMMARY: The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing this request for information (RFI) on opportunities to enhance and streamline NCUA's data collections....

Bank Conversions and Mergers, Subpart C-Merger of Insured Credit Unions Into Banks

( printed page 21391) AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: The NCUA Board (Board) is proposing to amend its regulations governing the merger of insured credit unions into banks. The Board proposes to eliminate certain prescriptive procedural,...

Sharing is Daring – NACUSO

By Nate AndersonPresident & CEOrekindle The Control Conundrum My local community hosts a Tuesday night “running group.” They run together, then go out for drinks and food afterward. Every week they do this.  I’ve known about this group for over a year and have yet to...

WikiLeaks Revelation Opens Mobile Security Concerns

In early March, WikiLeaks revealed the Vault 7 papers, allegedly an insight into CIA techniques. However, their unveiling created a commotion in the security community, particularly when it comes to payments. “2017 has already proven to be an entertaining and...

ICBA Won’t Appeal Case Affirming NCUA’s MBL Rules

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has decided not to appeal a federal judge’s decision to toss an ICBA suit challenging the NCUA’s Member Business Lending rules. “Instead, ICBA will explore all avenues for redress of NCUA’s...

Wisconsin Credit Union CEO to Resign for California CEO Spot

The Royal Credit Union in Eau Claire, Wis. said Monday its President/CEO Rudy Pereira for five years will resign April 14 to become the new president/CEO of the $2.2 billion Premier America Credit Union in Chatsworth, Calif. Royal CU said the move will allow...

Financial Industry Requesting Longer Delay of Fiduciary Rule

A large faction of financial services and insurance industry stakeholders have asked the Labor Department to delay implementation of the fiduciary rule beyond the proposed 60 days.  The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association,...

Healthcare Debacle Hurts Likelihood of Dodd-Frank Overhaul

The debacle that led to collapse of healthcare legislation on the House floor last week and the resulting acrimonious finger-pointing among Republicans could hurt the chances that substantive legislation, including a Dodd-Frank overhaul, may pass this year. “It...

Automation Is Here

Robotics, automation and artificial intelligence have the power to transform the workplace for all those employed, including senior management. Today everyone, especially senior leaders, must understand this challenge, stay ahead of it and create conditions to benefit...