Advocacy through collaboration
CUNA and Leagues collaborate each year to build our advocacy agenda, and it starts with a hard look at what worked, what didn’t, and what we can do for ...
The latest from John Pettit
CUNA announces Robert Lewis as new EVP/chief advocacy officer
CUNA announced Robert Lewis has been hired as its new executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. Lewis, the founder and president/CEO of the Van Aucker Group, has more ...
Fed adopts final rule to replace LIBOR
The Federal Reserve Board Friday adopted a final rule that identifies benchmark rates based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) to replace the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in ...
Lending Perspectives: A Christmas wish list
My closest friends and employees know a few things about my love of Christmas, one of them being that my wife and I open a storage bin of Christmas DVDs ...
How credit unions can grow membership amidst liquidity challenges
It’s no secret that more and more credit unions are facing liquidity challenges – many are loaned out with more low yield, longer-term assets on the balance sheet than they ...
Advocacy in 2023 and beyond
The divided government in the next Congress presents unique opportunities for credit unions because we’ve spent years building up trust on both sides of the aisle. We represent the ...
What’s the best way to get more small-business loans today?
The rising interest rate market means spreads are back—and credit unions, like other financial institutions—will be looking to make loans. However, rising rates also mean the end of ...
FSOC: NCUA’s lack of third-party oversight power poses risk to system
The Financial Stability Oversight Council on Friday again called on Congress to give the NCUA supervisory powers over credit unions’ third-party service providers. In adopting its annual report, the council ...