by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 4, 2017 | News
Let’s assume you know that your credit union needs to collaborate to reduce operating costs but are unsure of how to start down the path. A certain amount of planning is necessary, however, you shouldn’t over plan and as a result never “pull the...
by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 3, 2017 | News
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) recently announced that it would consider applications by Fintech companies to organize a national bank to conduct their activities. This should be a wake-up call for many institutions, but particularly...
by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 3, 2017 | News
As congressional Republicans attempt to loosen federal regulations, credit union trade organizations are urging them to paint a target on one particular agency: the CFPB. With the 115th Congress convening this week, both trade groups outlined their legislative goals...
by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 3, 2017 | News
The New Year ushers in new CEOs at credit unions in North Dakota, California, Washington, Massachusetts and Ohio. On January 1, Barb Messner became the second president/CEO of the Community Credit Union in New Rockford, N.D. Messner’s predecessor, Marvel...
by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 3, 2017 | News
As Congress returns this week, the House is poised to consider legislation that would require federal agencies to seek congressional approval before major rules go into effect. As one of its first pieces of legislation, the House this week will consider the...
by GrafWebCUSO | Jan 3, 2017 | News
Pentagon Federal Credit Union has kicked off 2017 with a focus on making the lives of disabled veterans a little bit easier. The credit union has donated $30,000 to Segs4Vets to build custom-designed ALLY Chair adapted Segways for combat veterans wounded in...