Credit Union Industry News & Updates

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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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Records Preservation Program and Appendices-Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: On April 24, 2024, the NCUA Board (Board) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit comments on ways the agency can improve and update its vital records preservation program...

CUNA, CO-OP & PSCU Connect CUs & Members Impacted by Irma

CUNA, CO-OP Financial Services and PSCU have announced a coordinated effort to link credit union members in Hurricane-affected areas with credit unions. The groups have established toll-free numbers that are intended to help credit union members with access and branch...

PSCU Prepares for Hurricane Irma

As the Southeast prepares for Hurricane Irma, St. Petersburg, Fla.-based PSCU relayed its disaster preparedness and what the CUSO is doing to support its Member-Owners in light of the impending storm. PSCU has proactively reached out to all its member-owners in the...

First Tech FCU Signs Deal With Portland Trail Blazers

First Technology Federal Credit Union has teamed up with the Portland Trail Blazers in a multiyear promotional agreement starting with the 2017-2018 season, according to announcements from both organizations.  The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed,...

NCUA Offers Help in Areas Hit by Hurricane Irma

As Hurricane Irma moves closer to Florida, the NCUA on Thursday reminded credit unions that the agency is prepared to provide emergency assistance to credit union members and others. President Trump Thursday issued disaster declarations for the Virgin Island, Puerto...

Knoxville Teachers FCU’s Remote Lending Strategy Success

Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union’s recent decision to add a remote electronic signature module to allow real-time loan-document signing online is already receiving a passing grade from its members. The $206 million credit union, which serves Knox County,...

Bankrupt Puerto Rico Set for Fresh Hit From Hurricane Irma

Puerto Rico, already dealing with a financial disaster, is about to be hit with a natural one. Hurricane Irma is barreling toward the U.S. territory of 3.5 million residents, raising the prospect of costly damage to a poverty-wracked island that collapsed into a...