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?

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

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: On March 11, 2026, the NCUA (or `agency') published a proposed rule to solicit comments on ways to improve and update the vital records preservation program regulation and accompanying guidelines. Based on...

Dependent Care and Board Member Expense Reimbursement

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). SUMMARY: The NCUA Board is amending its regulations concerning the reimbursement of reasonable expenses for federal credit union (FCU) officials. The amendment revises the definition of compensation to exclude...

Preemption-Federal Credit Union Non-Interest Charges and Fees

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Introduction A. Background Federal credit unions (FCUs) routinely rely on third parties for a range of products and services.[1] In particular, third parties are crucial to FCUs' provision of payment cards, which are vital and deeply...

Tablets as a Cure for Members Needing Cards Instantly

Brookfield, Wis. Fiserv, launched its Instant Issue Advantage wireless tablet solution, putting instantly issued and activated cards in the hands of verified financial institution cardholders to begin using right away. Instant Issue Advantage wireless tablet...

What’s $1.8 Billion (At Least) Between Friends?

The NCUA has proposed merging the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stability Fund into the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, and soon. And for the first time the regulator has asked credit unions themselves for input on how it’s managed those two funds...

Bitcoin Exchange Sees Complaints Soar as Users Demand Money

The most popular online exchange for trading digital currencies is generating a surge in customer complaints this year even as investors are lured by a dramatic rise in prices. The CFPB has received at least 293 complaints about Coinbase Inc., according to data...

More CUs Reopen in Flood-Ravaged Southeastern Texas

The Cornerstone Credit Union League reported Thursday that 60 credit unions are still closed while 41 credit unions have reopened throughout flood-ravaged Houston and the counties throughout Southeastern Texas. The league also reported nearly $400,000 has been raised...

Obscure Senator is Key CFPB Vote

Banks have a challenge when Congress returns from summer recess next week. His name is John Neely Kennedy. The freshman Republican senator from Louisiana is one of a handful of lawmakers who could squash the finance industry’s dream of tweaking a key CFPB...

Cordray Keeps Lawmakers Guessing With Possible Run for Gov.

CFPB Director Richard Cordray is once again refusing to tell House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) whether he will fill out his term or resign to run for Ohio Governor. “At this time, I have no further insights to provide on that...