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NAFCU calls on Fed to delay effective date of Reg II changes

NAFCU calls on Fed to delay effective date of Reg II changes

NAFCU, along with other financial services industry trade groups, wrote to the Federal Reserve Friday urging the agency to delay the effective date of its final rule that requires debit card issuers to enable and [...]

Black-led credit union to Arise in Minnesota

Black-led credit union to Arise in Minnesota

As executive director at the Association of Black Economic Power (ABEP) in Minneapolis, Debra Hurston is dedicated to removing social stigmas and finding financial solutions that allow Black residents of her community to thrive. ABEP [...]

Why credit unions should offer interest-only loans

Why credit unions should offer interest-only loans

Credit unions have long been a staple in local markets serving communities that have been historically underserved by traditional financial institutions. Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, make loans, and provide a wide array of [...]

Purposeful peer networking

Purposeful peer networking

The credit union system is fantastic for its peer networking groups and sharing of knowledge and best practices. While the point of these is to share challenges and ideas for creative solutions and innovation, they [...]

NCUA issues guidance on expanding CUSO activities

NCUA issues guidance on expanding CUSO activities

In an early February NCUA issued Letter to Credit Unions 23-CU-02, outlining risk factors linked to credit union service organizations (CUSOs) originating business, consumer mortgage, student, and credit card loans. NCUA emphasizes that a credit [...]

Diversity in recruiting

Diversity in recruiting

A couple of years ago when I first left credit union branches one of the things that I thought I would miss the most was connecting with members. However, through Humanidei’s Executive Recruiting process, [...]

Worldwide Foundation launches Turkish Cooperative Earthquake Relief Fund

Worldwide Foundation launches Turkish Cooperative Earthquake Relief Fund

Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, in partnership with World Council of Credit Unions, Thursday launched its Turkish Cooperative Earthquake Relief Fund to solicit donations in support of Turkey’s cooperative movement, which has suffered mass [...]

NCUA Board set to issue final cyber incident reporting rule

NCUA Board set to issue final cyber incident reporting rule

The NCUA Board meets next week and is set to finalize the rule related to cyber incident notification requirements. NAFCU offered recommendations on the proposed rule to improve clarity and reduce regulatory overlap. The proposed [...]

Delivering love through lending

Delivering love through lending

While Chris Oldag didn’t spend all of his time lending as a credit union leader, he now has much more time to devote to the people and activities he loves after retiring from $1.[...]

2023 Credit Union Heroes

2023 Credit Union Heroes

Each year Credit Union Magazine highlights four nominees for the Credit Union Hero of the Year, individuals who go above and beyond every day in how they live the credit union difference. I’m inspired [...]