America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Ryan Donovan statement following deal to reopen gov’t

WASHINGTON, DC (January 25, 2019) — Today Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced that a deal has been struck with legislators to reopen the federal government with funding through February 15. “It ...

Credit unions stand with furloughed employees by providing relief programs

WASHINGTON, DC (January 25, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today sent members of the Senate Banking Committee information on furlough relief programs that credit unions are providing their members who have been impacted by the government shutdown. The trade association advocating on behalf ...

CUNA Attorney’s Conference open for 2019 and 2020 registration

WASHINGTON, DC (January 23, 2019) — Registration is live for the next two years of CUNA Attorney’s Conference, designed to help both in-house counsel and outside practitioners stay updated on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding credit unions. “This conference is an annual opportunity ...

CUNA and Michigan League support credit unions in ADA cases

WASHINGTON, DC (January 23, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) partnered with the Michigan Credit Union League to continue its aggressive nationwide defense of credit unions who are facing lawsuits due to uncertainty about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites. ...

Fidelity bond requirements could pose problems for credit unions

WASHINGTON, DC (January 23, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) filed a letter on Tuesday to raise concerns with certain aspects of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) proposed rule to amend fidelity bond regulations. Fidelity bonds are required for all federally insured credit ...

CUNA launches YourMoneyFurther.com, official website of Awareness Initiative 

WASHINGTON, DC (January 22, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced the launch of  YourMoneyFurther.com, the consumer-facing website that allows Americans to learn more about credit unions and identify prospects for credit union membership. YourMoneyFurther.com is the focal point for the ...

Credit unions are ready to fight against elder financial abuse

WASHINGTON, DC (January 16, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) sent a letter to the Senate Special Committee on Aging ahead of today's hearing entitled, "Fighting Elder Fraud: Progress Made, Work to be Done.” “Many credit unions provide a full range of financial services ...

CUNA seeks flexibility for federal credit union bylaws

WASHINGTON, DC (January 15, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) supports an approach to federal credit union bylaws that provides those institutions flexibility to work within the bylaws, as well as an efficient amendments process when deviation is appropriate, CUNA wrote to NCUA Monday. ...

Michlig named CUNA Chief Engagement Officer

WASHINGTON, DC (January 14, 2019) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has named Greg Michlig as Chief Engagement Officer. In this role he will continue to work closely with CUNA's leadership team and marketplace leaders to implement lasting, positive change within CUNA as defined by ...

Credit unions aid federal workers impacted by shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC (January 14, 2019) — America’s credit unions are embodying their structure and mission to ensure their members affected by the government shutdown have access to low- or no-interest loans with generous repayment terms. An estimated 800,000 federal employees and their families ...