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NCUA bans 3 from future work in FIs

NCUA bans 3 from future work in FIs

The NCUA in May issued two prohibition notices and one prohibition order, prohibiting an individual previously associated with credit unions from any future participation in the affairs of a federally-insured financial institution. Violation of a [...]

Credit scores: ‘The calm before the storm’

Credit scores: ‘The calm before the storm’

The economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in consumer credit scores, according to Craig Wilson, senior director of consulting decision analytics at Experian. However, he describes this nondevelopment as “the calm [...]

Credit unions overcome PPP ‘nightmare’

Credit unions overcome PPP ‘nightmare’

When COVID-19 shut down commerce across the United States, local businesses in and around Millbury, MA, were counting on Millbury Federal Credit Union ($372.4M, Millbury, MA) to help them apply for forgivable loans through [...]

What do we stand for?

What do we stand for?

Among everything we collectively find abhorrent about George Floyd’s death and the injustices that so many fight against, we must also consider what we stand for. Economic inequality drives a deep and real wedge [...]

Don’t get complacent with COVID-19 scams

Don’t get complacent with COVID-19 scams

In a 1948 speech to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill said, “Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” This quote is particularly accurate for those tasked with implementing cybersecurity [...]

Meeting members where they are

Meeting members where they are

As I sit on my porch enjoying some sunshine this afternoon, I would normally say “what a wonderful day, and all is well in the world.” But when I face the reality of the impacts [...]

CFPB taskforce should examine impact of rulemaking

CFPB taskforce should examine impact of rulemaking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law should look closely at how the CFPB’s rules have impacted credit unions, CUNA wrote to the CFPB Monday. The CFPB is [...]