America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA-backed Privacy Notice Modernization Act introduced in Senate

WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2015) -- U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) today introduced Credit Union National Association (CUNA)-backed legislation, the Privacy Notice Modernization Act, S. 423, which would reduce credit union regulatory burden and enhance consumer protection by amending ...

Credit unions experience fast growth on all fronts in 2014

Levels not seen in two decades; 2015 expected to surpass banner year WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2015) – In 2014, the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) estimates show that credit union membership expanded by 3.6%—the highest calendar year growth in membership since the ...

CUNA thanks CFPB for supporting CUNA-backed changes to qualified mortgage rules

WASHINGTON, DC (January 29, 2015) -- The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today thanked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for supporting CUNA-backed changes in its regulations on residential mortgage loans. President and CEO of CUNA, Jim Nussle, released the following statement: “CUNA is very ...

CUNA urges congressional action on patent reform

WASHINGTON, DC (January 28, 2015) -- The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), along with nine other financial service industry trade groups, sent a letter to members of Congress today urging them to address patent reform. The groups named three key principles that, if enacted through ...

CUNA supports eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act

WASHINGTON, DC (January 28, 2015) – CUNA sent a letter of support to Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer and Brad Sherman for their leadership on the Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act. The legislation will make privacy notices sent to consumers by financial institutions more meaningful by eliminating the ...

CUNA GAC Crashers selected for 2015 and announced

MADISON, WI (January 26, 2015) -- In March of this year, young professionals from all over the United States will descend on Washington D.C. to take part in the system’s premier conference. The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association (CUNA), for a ...

CUNA Training Bundle subscriptions significantly increased in 2014

MADISON, WI (January 22, 2015) -- More credit unions than ever are embracing the value of CUNA Training Bundle, the all-access pass to CUNA’s entire selection of webinars and eSchools. In 2014, subscriptions to the service increased over 16%. “We are excited to see ...