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?

Financial Data Transparency Act Joint Data Standards

AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury; Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board); Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); National Credit Union Administration (NCUA); Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); Federal...

Prohibition on the Use of Reputation Risk

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: On October 21, 2025, the Board issued its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to codify the elimination of reputation risk from its supervisory framework. This change aligns with Executive Order 14331,...

Sunshine Act Meetings

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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...