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...

PAL Program Can’t Replace Payday Lenders: Pew

The highly touted NCUA Payday Lending Alternative model is not an effective replacement for storefront short-term lenders that charge customers exorbitant interest rates, Nick Bourke, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ consumer finance project said Monday....

CFPB Wants to Know How Well It Engages With Public, Stakeholders

The CFPB is asking for public comments on how well it engages with the public and stakeholders, including the activities of its Credit Union Advisory Council. The request for information in assessing its public and non-public is one of several Acting Director Mick...

Former Michigan CEO Admits Embezzlement

Stanley Hayes, former president/CEO of the liquidated Valley State Credit Union, is scheduled to be sentenced in April after he admitted to embezzling $710,000 from the Saginaw, Mich. cooperative. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said Hayes pleaded guilty in a...

Florida CUs Rally for High School Shooting Victims & Families

While the mood throughout south Florida remains somber following the shooting deaths of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Valentine’s Day, credit unions throughout Broward County are rallying behind the school community and...

Professionals Make Moves at Credit Unions, CU Direct

This past week, employees at five credit unions began new positions. Plus, auto lending CUSO CU Direct promoted an executive. WEST The $1 billion Credit Union 1 in Anchorage, Alaska promoted James Wileman from COO to president/CEO. Wileman joined Credit Union 1 as...