America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA launches new institute on governance, risk management and compliance

WASHINGTON, DC (February 8, 2017) — Credit Union National Association will host an all-new event, CUNA Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Institute, October 2-4, 2017 in Denver. Created in partnership with Rochdale Paragon Group, the institute offers a credit union-specific education in GRC, a popular ...

CUNA supports delay of DOL’s fiduciary rule

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2017) — President Donald Trump issued an executive order today directing the U.S. Department of Labor to stop its fiduciary rule implementation and review the regulation in its entirety. Credit Union National Association (CUNA) supports the goal of the rule ...

Nussle comments on Trump’s executive order for tailored financial regulations

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2017) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order focused on the financial system that calls for “efficient, effective and appropriately tailored” regulations. This is a key objective of Credit Union National Association’s Campaign for Common-Sense Regulation which seeks to ...

CUNA to host top service event at Ritz-Carlton Denver

WASHINGTON, DC (February 2, 2017) — CUNA World-Class Service Leadership School will be held May 8-10, 2017, at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. This unique event allows credit union professionals to study the service model of The Ritz-Carlton, one of the world’s premier luxury hotel brands, ...

CUNA CFO Council Awards to celebrate excellence in finance

WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2017) — CUNA CFO Council is now accepting nominations for its 2017 awards, to be presented at CUNA CFO Council Conference, May 21-24, 2017, in Orlando. The awards honor outstanding credit union finance professionals and innovative, breakthrough solutions in their field, ...

Nussle congratulates NCUA Acting Chairman McWatters

WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2017) — Credit Union National Association President and CEO Jim Nussle released a statement following President Trump appointing J. Mark McWatters as Acting NCUA Chairman: “CUNA and the Leagues congratulate J. Mark McWatters on his appointment by President Trump as Acting ...

CUNA ERM webinar series kicks off January 31, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2017) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Rochdale Paragon Group are teaming up for a three-part enterprise risk management (ERM) webinar series. Beginning January 31, 2017, the program offers a comprehensive introduction to ERM, a business discipline that helps organizations ...

January 2017 CUNA Economic Update released

WASHINGTON, DC (January 24, 2017) — The January 2017 edition of CUNA Economic Update is now available. Sponsored by CUNA CFO Council, this month’s edition is hosted by CUNA VP Economics & Statistics Mike Schenk and covers CUNA’s most recent forecasts for 2017, ...

Court dismisses bankers’ frivolous MBL lawsuit against NCUA

WASHINGTON, DC (January 24, 2017) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) issued a statement today regarding U.S. District Court Judge James Cacheris’ granting of the National Credit Union Administration’s motion to dismiss the ...

Credit unions giveback to homeless children in D.C. at GAC

WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2017) — The 2017 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC) will feature the conference’s first-ever giveback event. Attendees are asked to bring items for a donation drive in support of Bright Beginnings, a nationally accredited child and family development center ...

CUNA responds to NCUA seeking comments on alternative capital

WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2017) — The National Credit Union Administration Board unanimously approved an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit comments on alternative forms of capital federally insured credit unions might use to meet capital standards required by statute and regulation at the ...

“Give a Hoot About Savings” revealed as 2017 Youth Month theme

WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2017) — “Give a Hoot About Savings” will serve as the official theme for the 2017 National Credit Union Youth Month, sponsored by GreenPath Financial Wellness. Centered on owl imagery, the theme will encourage kids to embrace financial responsibility and the ...

CUNA weighs in on CHOICE Act in letter to Chairman Hensarling

WASHINGTON, DC (January 13, 2017) — The Honorable Jeb Hensarling Chairman Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: On behalf of America’s credit unions, I am writing regarding the anticipated reintroduction of the Financial CHOICE Act in the ...

America’s Credit Union Conference set for June 25-28, 2017 in Las Vegas

WASHINGTON, DC (January 13, 2017) — Credit Union National Association has officially opened registration for its 2017 America’s Credit Union Conference, June 25-28 in Las Vegas. The conference is the leading credit union industry conference, focused on helping leaders discover ways to grow and ...