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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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...

Increase Your Impact Through Storytelling

For millennia stories have transmitted human experience. Storytelling simplifies complexity and helps us make sense of the world. Stories help us empathize with others. They make us feel a part of something larger than ourselves. Stories trigger emotional responses...

Can CUs Help the Underserved Through Transaction Data Sharing?

The growth of data analytics in use and abilities could become a vital tool for credit unions wanting to reach out to the underserved, who often must turn to alternate lenders. All lenders, especially online and payday lenders, need banking transaction data technology...

Simple Workplaces Drive Employee Retention & Productivity

Oftentimes less is more -- including in the workplace, according to Siegel+Gale’s study, “Simplicity at work.” “Simpler workplaces -- those where employees easily get their work done and feel productive and fulfilled doing so --...

Don’t Allow Your Consultants to Do This

At this point, it’s become an industry – consultants who have grown up over the last decade helping banks and credit unions negotiate new agreements or renewals with their payments vendors – networks, processors, internet banking and bill pay...

ADA Lawsuits Against CUs More Than Double in a Month

The number of lawsuits filed in Virginia District Courts against credit unions over the accessibility of their websites has risen from nine to more than 20 in the last four weeks, court documents show. All of the suits — at least 23 at the time of...

Washington’s Largest CU Unveils New Logo, Brand Identity

The $17.5 billion BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, unveiled a new logo and brand identity Thursday. The new logo features the white letters of BECU that are separated by vertical white lines. These elements of the new logo are surrounded by a red...