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Client Update – Thursday, May 22, 2025 – The “Big Beautiful Bill” Has Passed the House and the Credit Union Tax Exemption Remains Intact

The “Big Beautiful Bill” Has Passed the House and the Credit Union Tax Exemption Remains Intact

Client Update – Monday, April 28, 2025 – Terminated NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka File Suit to Try to Get Their Jobs Back

Terminated NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka File Suit to Try to Get Their Jobs Back

Client Update – Thursday, April 24, 2025 – NCUA Chairman Hauptman, as a One-Member Board, has Requested Comment on Two Regs Not Yet Effective for Possible Review and Perhaps Being Rescinded

NCUA Chairman Hauptman, as a One-Member Board, has Requested Comment on Two Regs Not Yet Effective for Possible Review and Perhaps Being Rescinded

Client Update – Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Both Houses of Congress Have Voted to Rescind the CFPB's Overdraft Fee Rule and Action is Awaiting President Trump's Expected Signature

Both Houses of Congress Have Voted to Rescind the CFPB’s Overdraft Fee Rule and Action is Awaiting President Trump’s Expected Signature

Client Update – Monday, March 17, 2025 – President Trump's Executive Order on CDFI Fund Creates Some Angst in Credit Union Circles

President Trump’s Executive Order on CDFI Fund Creates Some Angst in Credit Union Circles

Client Update – Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – New Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Named Acting CFPB Director & Carnage to Chopra Era Rules Begins

New Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Named Acting CFPB Director & Carnage to Chopra Era Rules Begins

Client Update – Thursday, January 9, 2025 – As Significant Changes at NCUA and CFPB are Expected Shortly After January 20, Some Forward-Looking Predictions as Credit Unions Enter 2025

As Significant Changes at NCUA and CFPB are Expected Shortly After January 20, Some Forward-Looking Predictions as Credit Unions Enter 2025

Client Update – Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – NCUA Board Reads the Election Returns and Cuts Back Dramatic Budget Increase but Approves Unnecessary and Overreaching Succession Planning Rule

NCUA Board Reads the Election Returns and Cuts Back Dramatic Budget Increase but Approves Unnecessary and Overreaching Succession Planning Rule

Client Update – Thursday, December 12, 2024 – Ready or Not, the CFPB is Moving to Rush Every Possible Rule Out Before Next Administration Comes in so, As Predicted, Their Overdraft Rule is Finalized Before the Cake Has Had Time to Properly Bake

Ready or Not, the CFPB is Moving to Rush Every Possible Rule Out Before Next Administration Comes in so, As Predicted, Their Overdraft Rule is Finalized Before the Cake Has Had Time to Properly Bake

Client Update – Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – CFPB Finalizes "Open Banking" Rule and How it Impacts Financial Institutions and Consumers Remains to be Seen

CFPB Finalizes “Open Banking” Rule and How it Impacts Financial Institutions and Consumers Remains to be Seen

Client Update – Monday, July 29, 2024 – Comment Period Opens for Both NCUA's Proposed Succession Planning Rule and New Proposed Rule on Executive Incentive Compensation

Comment Period Opens for Both NCUA’s Proposed Succession Planning Rule and New Proposed Rule on Executive Incentive Compensation

Client Update – Monday, July 22, 2024 – NCUA Board Reissues Proposed Regulation Requiring all Federal Credit Unions to Have Succession Plans that Meet NCUA Specifications and Proposes New Rule on Executive Incentive Compensation

NCUA Board Reissues Proposed Regulation Requiring all Federal Credit Unions to Have Succession Plans that Meet NCUA Specifications and Proposes New Rule on Executive Incentive Compensation

Client Update – Monday, July 8, 2024 – The Supreme Court's Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine is a Big Freaking Deal

The Supreme Court’s Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine is a Big Freaking Deal

Client Update – Monday, June 3, 2024 – Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Bill For Credit Unions to be Introduced in the Senate

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT (CRA) BILL FOR CREDIT UNIONS TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE

Client Update – Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – NCUA Steps up its Push in Congress for Legislation That Would Allow NCUA Unlimited Regulatory and Examination Authority over all Credit Union Vendors

NCUA Steps up its Push in Congress for Legislation That Would Allow NCUA Unlimited Regulatory and Examination Authority over all Credit Union Vendors

Client Update – Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Funding Structure Means More Pushing the Envelope on Regulation

Supreme Court Ruling on CFPB Funding Structure Means More Pushing the Envelope on Regulation

Client Update – Friday, January 19, 2024 – CFPB is Not Crying "Wolf" This Time - The Overdraft Wolf is Now at The Door

CFPB is Not Crying “Wolf” This Time – The Overdraft Wolf is Now at The Door

Client Update – Thursday, January 11, 2024 – After Years of Speculation, It Looks Like 2024 May be the Year of Overdraft Program Regulatory Action by the CFPB

After Years of Speculation, It Looks Like 2024 May be the Year of Overdraft Program Regulatory Action by the CFPB

Client Update – Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – Again in 2024 the House and Senate Have Both Passed NDAA with NO NCUA Vendor Authority Included Despite Agency Push

Again in 2024 the House and Senate Have Both Passed NDAA with NO NCUA Vendor Authority Included Despite Agency Push

Client Update – Monday, December 18, 2023 – NCUA Board Approves Slightly Modified Budget for 2024 with Still Sizable Staffing Increases as Number of Credit Unions Continue to go Down

NCUA Board Approves Slightly Modified Budget for 2024 with Still Sizable Staffing Increases as Number of Credit Unions Continue to go Down

Client Update – Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – NCUA Budget for 2024 and 2025, Coupled with Increased CAMELS Codes 3, 4 and 5, Clearly Show the Case is Being Made for a NCUSIF Premium to Come

NCUA Budget for 2024 and 2025, Coupled with Increased CAMELS Codes 3, 4 and 5, Clearly Show the Case is Being Made for a NCUSIF Premium to Come

Client Update – Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Tanya Otsuka Nomination to the NCUA Board Scheduled for a Hearing Thursday - Obviously on the Fast Track to Confirmation

Tanya Otsuka Nomination to the NCUA Board Scheduled for a Hearing Thursday – Obviously on the Fast Track to Confirmation

Client Update – Friday, October 13, 2023 – Split Dollar Executive Benefit Plans Becoming Dominant in Credit Union Land – The Crucial Nature of Structuring it Right and Doing It Well

Split Dollar Executive Benefit Plans Becoming Dominant in Credit Union Land – The Crucial Nature of Structuring it Right and Doing It Well

Client Update – Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – NCUA Board Finalizes Rodney Hood's Financial Innovation Rule - Perhaps a Swan Song for an Issue He Has Championed - In What Will be One of His Last NCUA Board Meetings

NCUA Board Finalizes Rodney Hood’s Financial Innovation Rule – Perhaps a Swan Song for an Issue He Has Championed – In What Will be One of His Last NCUA Board Meetings

Client Update – Monday, September 25, 2023 – New NCUA Board Member Nominated By President Biden and Sure to Bring a Regulatory Philosophy Swing to the NCUA Board Itself

New NCUA Board Member Nominated By President Biden and Sure to Bring a Regulatory Philosophy Swing to the NCUA Board Itself

Client Update – Thursday, August 3, 2023 – CUNA – NAFCU Merger and What You Might Expect From This Historic Combination of industry Resources and Leadership

CUNA – NAFCU Merger and What You Might Expect From This Historic Combination of industry Resources and Leadership

Client Update – Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – CFPB Final Rule on Small Business Lending Monitoring and Reporting Requirements is Now Official and Implementation Dates Scheduled

CFPB Final Rule on Small Business Lending Monitoring and Reporting Requirements is Now Official and Implementation Dates Scheduled

Client Update – Tuesday, April 25, 2023 –NCUA Board By a 2-1 Vote Issues a Far-Reaching Request for Comments on Climate Change and Credit Union Impact

NCUA Board By a 2-1 Vote Issues a Far-Reaching Request for Comments on Climate Change and Credit Union Impact

Client Update – Wednesday, February 22, 2023 –NCUA Board Actions from Last Thursday's Meeting Deal with Cyber Security and Field of Membership

NCUA Board Actions from Last Thursday’s Meeting Deal with Cyber Security and Field of Membership

Client Update – Thursday, January 19, 2023 –NCUA Issues Its First Letter to Credit Unions in 2023 Outlining Its Aggressive Supervisory Priorities for the Year

NCUA Issues Its First Letter to Credit Unions in 2023 Outlining Its Aggressive Supervisory Priorities for the Year

Client Update – Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Some Significant Activity at NCUA Board Meeting Today on Agency Budget, NCUSIF Fund Operating Level and Facilitating CU Ability to Work with Fintechs

Some Significant Activity at NCUA Board Meeting Today on Agency Budget, NCUSIF Fund Operating Level and Facilitating CU Ability to Work with Fintechs

Client Update – Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – NCUA Emergency Authorization for Exemption from Certain In-Person Meetings Will Expire at End of 2022

NCUA Emergency Authorization for Exemption from Certain In-Person Meetings Will Expire at End of 2022

Client Update – Friday, October 28, 2022 – President Biden's Announcement This Week of a Crack Down on "Junk Fees" and Some Overdraft Fees Will Likely Prepare the Way for Current and Upcoming CFPB Action

President Biden’s Announcement This Week of a Crack Down on “Junk Fees” and Some Overdraft Fees Will Likely Prepare the Way for Current and Upcoming CFPB Action

Client Update – Thursday, September 29, 2022 – NCUA Prepares to Notify Almost 100 LICU Federal Charters of Low Income Designation (LID) Qualification Status Change

NCUA Prepares to Notify Almost 100 LICU Federal Charters of Low Income Designation (LID) Qualification Status Change

Client Update – Monday, September 26, 2022 – NCUA Board Acts to Finalize a Rule to Implement the New Law on Expulsion of Credit Union Members

NCUA Board Acts to Finalize a Rule to Implement the New Law on Expulsion of Credit Union Members

Client Update – Thursday, September 1, 2022 – NCUA Moves on Revisions to its Interest Rate Risk Supervisory Framework Through Supervisory Letter Issued by the Agency to Credit Unions and Examiners Today

NCUA Moves on Revisions to its Interest Rate Risk Supervisory Framework Through Supervisory Letter Issued by the Agency to Credit Unions and Examiners Today

Client Update – Monday, August 29, 2022 – NCUA Announces Another $395 Million in Distribution From the Corporate System Resolution Program as the Corporate Crisis Paybacks Near $3 Billion Total

NCUA Announces Another $395 Million in Distribution From the Corporate System Resolution Program as the Corporate Crisis Paybacks Near $3 Billion Total

Client Update – Tuesday, August 16, 2022 – With Interest Rates Rising, NCUA is Almost Certain to be Required to Address its Interest Rate Risk Supervisory Frameworks or the DOR's will be Coming by the Hundreds

With Interest Rates Rising, NCUA is Almost Certain to be Required to Address its Interest Rate Risk Supervisory Frameworks or the DOR’s will be Coming by the Hundreds

Client Update – Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – Senate Bill Introduced to Grant Vendor Examination Authority for NCUA Over All Credit Union Vendors

Senate Bill Introduced to Grant Vendor Examination Authority for NCUA Over All Credit Union Vendors

Client Update – Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Cyber Security, As Expected is Back on the Front Burner with NCUA as a New Cyber Security Reporting Rule - Perhaps the First of Several More to Come - Is Proposed at Today's NCUA Board Meeting

Cyber Security, As Expected is Back on the Front Burner with NCUA as a New Cyber Security Reporting Rule – Perhaps the First of Several More to Come – Is Proposed at Today’s NCUA Board Meeting

Client Update – Monday, July 18, 2022 – House Passes Vendor Examination Authority for NCUA Over All Credit Union Vendors as Part of Defense Authorization Act - Legislation Heads to the Senate

House Passes Vendor Examination Authority for NCUA Over All Credit Union Vendors as Part of Defense Authorization Act – Legislation Heads to the Senate

Client Update – Thursday, June 9, 2022 – NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Confirmed By The US Senate For An Unprecedented Second Term On The NCUA Board

NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Confirmed By The US Senate For An Unprecedented Second Term On The NCUA Board

Client Update – Thursday, March 24, 2022 – New Law Signed by President Biden Expands Federal Credit Union's Ability to Expel Problematic Members

New Law Signed by President Biden Expands Federal Credit Union’s Ability to Expel Problematic Members

Client Update – Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – Comment Period Opens On NCUA's Proposed Regulation Requiring All Federal Credit Unions To Have Succession Plans That Meet NCUA Specifications

Comment Period Opens On NCUA’s Proposed Regulation Requiring All Federal Credit Unions To Have Succession Plans That Meet NCUA Specifications

Client Update – Tuesday, February 1, 2022 – The Labor Pangs Of A New Cyber Security Emphasis From NCUA And What Credit Unions Should Expect

The Labor Pangs Of A New Cyber Security Emphasis From NCUA And What Credit Unions Should Expect

Client Update – Friday, January 28, 2022 – NCUA Approves Proposed Regulation Requiring All Federal Credit Unions To Have Succession Plans That Meet NCUA Specifications

NCUA Approves Proposed Regulation Requiring All Federal Credit Unions To Have Succession Plans That Meet NCUA Specifications

Client Update – Tuesday, January 25, 2022 – Senate Banking Committee Approves Todd Harper's Renomination To Serve On NCUA Board, Setting Stage For Eventual Senate Vote And His Ability To Remain Chairman

Senate Banking Committee Approves Todd Harper’s Renomination To Serve On NCUA Board, Setting Stage For Eventual Senate Vote And His Ability To Remain Chairman

Client Update – Wednesday, December 22, 2021 – NCUA Board Approves 2022 Agency Budget, Providing Some Guidance For Credit Unions As To Whether To Expect A 2022 NCUSIF Premium And Where NCUA Is Headed On Supervisory Issues

NCUA Board Approves 2022 Agency Budget, Providing Some Guidance For Credit Unions As To Whether To Expect A 2022 NCUSIF Premium And Where NCUA Is Headed On Supervisory Issues

Client Update – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – It's Not Just The NCUA With a Partisan Divide Impacting Policy - The FDIC Board Politics Has Made The News

It’s Not Just The NCUA With a Partisan Divide Impacting Policy – The FDIC Board Politics Has Made The News

Client Update – Friday, December 10, 2021 – NCUA Holds 2022 Budget Briefing With Some Board Concerns Evident - Proposed Operating Budget Up 3.6% With 48 New Hires Even Though Number Of Federally Insured CUs Is Now Below 5000

NCUA Holds 2022 Budget Briefing With Some Board Concerns Evident – Proposed Operating Budget Up 3.6% With 48 New Hires Even Though Number Of Federally Insured CUs Is Now Below 5000

Client Update – Tuesday, November 30, 2021 – CFPB Proposed Rule On Small Business Lending Data Collection Worth A Credit Union Review And Possible Comment To Be Sent On The Proposal

CFPB Proposed Rule On Small Business Lending Data Collection Worth A Credit Union Review And Possible Comment To Be Sent On The Proposal

Client Update – Friday, November 19, 2021 – NCUA Board Approves Final Rule That Updates - Though Not As Much As Needed - The Agency's Definition of What Constitutes A Credit Union Service Facility

NCUA Board Approves Final Rule That Updates – Though Not As Much As Needed – The Agency’s Definition of What Constitutes A Credit Union Service Facility

Client Update – Thursday, September 30, 2021 – NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Went Before The Senate Banking Committee For His Confirmation Hearing Today With No Fireworks And No Opposition - Confirmation Almost Certain

NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Went Before The Senate Banking Committee For His Confirmation Hearing Today With No Fireworks And No Opposition – Confirmation Almost Certain

Client Update – Thursday, September 23, 2021 – Although Little Fanfare from Today's NCUA Board Meeting, There Was Some Significant Movement Evident To Insiders That May Have Impact on Major Issues Forthcoming

Although Little Fanfare from Today’s NCUA Board Meeting, There Was Some Significant Movement Evident To Insiders That May Have Impact on Major Issues Forthcoming

Client Update – Wednesday, August 25, 2021 – NCUA’S Streamlined CDFI Certification Offering Runs From September 12 Until October 15 For Those Interested Credit Unions

NCUA’S Streamlined CDFI Certification Offering Runs From September 12 Until October 15 For Those Interested Credit Unions

Client Update – Monday, August 9, 2021 – President Biden Announces His Intention To Nominate NCUA Chairman Todd Harper To Another Term On The NCUA Board And Its Interesting Political Dynamic

President Biden Announces His Intention To Nominate NCUA Chairman Todd Harper To Another Term On The NCUA Board And Its Interesting Political Dynamic

Client Update – Friday, July 23, 2021 – NCUA Board Proposes Another Risk-Based Capital Rule That Offers An Alternative Calculation Method As Board Debates Whether RBC Should Be Repealed Entirely

NCUA Board Proposes Another Risk-Based Capital Rule That Offers An Alternative Calculation Method As Board Debates Whether RBC Should Be Repealed Entirely

Client Update – Tuesday, June 29, 2021 – NCUA Board Approves Capitalization Of Interest Rule Providing Long Needed Parity With Banks

NCUA Board Approves Capitalization Of Interest Rule Providing Long Needed Parity With Banks

Client Update – Tuesday, May 18, 2021 –House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters Has Prepared A Bill For Committee Consideration That Would Allow NCUA Unlimited Regulatory and Examination Authority Over All Credit Union Vendors

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters Has Prepared A Bill For Committee Consideration That Would Allow NCUA Unlimited Regulatory and Examination Authority Over All Credit Union Vendors

Client Update – Tuesday, March 23, 2021 – Reminder - Comment Period Ends Thursday, March 25 On NCUA's Proposed CUSO Rule

Reminder – Comment Period Ends Thursday, March 25 On NCUA’s Proposed CUSO Rule

Client Update – Friday, February 26, 2021 – NCUA’S Proposed CUSO Rule Is Now Posted In The Federal Register And The Comment Period Is Open For Thirty Days

NCUA’S Proposed CUSO Rule Is Now Posted In The Federal Register And The Comment Period Is Open For Thirty Days

Client Update – Thursday, February 4, 2021 – Comment Period Ends Next Week On Important Service Facility Rule With Significant FOM Ramifications

Comment Period Ends Next Week On Important Service Facility Rule With Significant FOM Ramifications

Client Update – Thursday, January 14, 2021 – NCUA Board, In Likely The Last Meeting Of The Hood Chairmanship, Takes Some Meaningful Steps With Busy Agenda

NCUA Board, In Likely The Last Meeting Of The Hood Chairmanship, Takes Some Meaningful Steps With Busy Agenda

Client Update – Thursday, January 7, 2021 – Senate Races In Georgia Go Democrat, Thus Giving Full Control Of Government Policy Making - What Is Impact Of One-Party Control On America's Credit Unions?

Senate Races In Georgia Go Democrat, Thus Giving Full Control Of Government Policy Making – What Is Impact Of One-Party Control On America’s Credit Unions?

Client Update – Monday, December 21, 2020 – COVID Relief And Stimulus Bill Has Been Agreed To By Democrats And Republicans - Expect A Vote Today And A Bill Signed Into Law By Wednesday

COVID Relief And Stimulus Bill Has Been Agreed To By Democrats And Republicans – Expect A Vote Today And A Bill Signed Into Law By Wednesday

Client Update – Thursday, October 29, 2020 – NCUA Joins Other Federal Financial Regulators In Official Action Differentiating Guidance From Regulation

NCUA Joins Other Federal Financial Regulators In Official Action Differentiating Guidance From Regulation

Client Update – Thursday, October 1, 2020 – Great Participation In Yesterday's "Top Ten Growth Strategies Coming Out Of The COVID Era" Webinar

Great Participation In Yesterday’s “Top Ten Growth Strategies Coming Out Of The COVID Era” Webinar

Client Update – Friday, September 11, 2020 – In A Report That Is No Surprise, The NCUA Inspector General Adds His Voice To The Agency's Call For Unlimited Vendor Authority From Congress

In A Report That Is No Surprise, The NCUA Inspector General Adds His Voice To The Agency’s Call For Unlimited Vendor Authority From Congress

Client Update – Thursday, July 2, 2020 – A Quick Overview Of The NCUA's 2016 Field Of Membership Rules That Were Upheld By The US Supreme Court This Week

A Quick Overview Of The NCUA’s 2016 Field Of Membership Rules That Were Upheld By The US Supreme Court This Week

Client Update – Tuesday, June 30, 2020 – NCUA Adds To Their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Website Posting Some Clarity On COVID-ERA Loan Forebearance/Extensions And Their Treatment

NCUA Adds To Their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Website Posting Some Clarity On COVID-ERA Loan Forebearance/Extensions And Their Treatment

Client Update – Monday, June 29, 2020 – US Supreme Court Gives NCUA Big Win On Its 2016 Field Of Membership Rules – A Major Viability Win For The Federal Credit Union Charter

US Supreme Court Gives NCUA Big Win On Its 2016 Field Of Membership Rules – A Major Viability Win For The Federal Credit Union Charter

Client Update – Monday, June 15, 2020 – President Trump Nominates A New NCUA Board Member To Fill The Spot Currently Held By Mark Mcwatters Whose Term Expired In 2019

President Trump Nominates A New NCUA Board Member To Fill The Spot Currently Held By Mark Mcwatters Whose Term Expired In 2019

Client Update – Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – Prompt Corrective Action Relief Measure By NCUA Is A Sign They 'Get It' On Credit Union Impact

Prompt Corrective Action Relief Measure By NCUA Is A Sign They ‘Get It’ On Credit Union Impact

Client Update – Tuesday, May 26, 2020 – Some Drama And Political Intrigue Worth Watching Took Place At The NCUA Board Meeting In May

Some Drama And Political Intrigue Worth Watching Took Place At The NCUA Board Meeting In May

Client Update – Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – Some Brand New SBA And Treasury Guidance That You Need To Know On PPP Loans Before Tomorrow

Some Brand New SBA And Treasury Guidance That You Need To Know On PPP Loans Before Tomorrow

Client Update – Monday, May 11, 2020 – Some Practical Guidance On The NCUA Addition Of Military Personnel Into A Credit Union's Low-Income Designation Calculation

Some Practical Guidance On The NCUA Addition Of Military Personnel Into A Credit Union’s Low-Income Designation Calculation

Client Update – Thursday, April 30, 2020 – Chairman Hood issues official letter from NCUA recommending statutory changes to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Chairman Hood issues official letter from NCUA recommending statutory changes to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Client Update – Tuesday, April 14, 2020 – Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending Program worth watching by credit unions for more details soon to come from the Fed

Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program worth watching by credit unions for more details soon to come from the Fed

Client Update – Friday, April 10, 2020 – Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

Turning challenge into opportunity – A handful of actions credit unions should consider while the disruptive coronavirus era is upon us.

Client Update – Wednesday, April 8, 2020 – Some recent guidance from SBA and NCUA of importance to credit unions engaging in the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Lending

Some recent guidance from SBA and NCUA of importance to credit unions engaging in the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Lending

Client Update – Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – CONTINUED CARES ACT GUIDANCE FOR CREDIT UNIONS

Guidance and details are coming down the line almost hourly on the various aspects of the Economic Security Act of 2020 or CARES Act.

Client Update – Monday, March 30, 2020 – CARES ACT SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS FOR CREDIT UNIONS

As you know, President Trump on Friday afternoon signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020,” also known as the CARES Act. The bill passed both houses of Congress last week with overwhelming bipartisan support.

Client Update – Monday, March 16, 2020 – NCUA ISSUES CORONAVIRUS GUIDANCE ON ANNUAL MEETINGS, BOARD MEETINGS AND SOME RELATED ISSUES

The National Credit Union Administration issued today their guidance on what federal credit unions can utilize as flexibility options in regards to their scheduled annual membership meetings and board meetings during this time of coronavirus restrictions on gatherings.

Client Update – Thursday, March 12, 2020 – AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION, AS EXPECTED, APPEALS THEIR FOM CHALLENGE TO THE US SUPREME COURT

It has now been confirmed what we expected. The American Bankers Association (ABA), despite their decisive loss at the appeals court level, has potential the US Supreme Court to hear their further appeal of the 2016 NCUA Field of Membership rules.

Client Update – Tuesday, March 10, 2020 – WHEN THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER AND THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION MEET

This past Friday afternoon the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released an investigative report that can only be described as sensational and sordid – National Enquirer worthy, in fact.

Client Update – Thursday, February 27, 2020 – HEARD AT THE GAC…

Every year we provide you with some of the more important news we gleaned from our attendance at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) which just ended on Wednesday of this week in Washington, DC.

Client Update – Friday, January 24, 2020 – ACTIVE DAY AT THE NCUA BOARD – BANKS SELLING TO CREDIT UNIONS, SUBORDINATED DEBT AND CHANGES IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Quite often the NCUA Board meetings are viewed as somewhat perfunctory in the eyes of credit unions and many credit union leaders are of the mindset that “the less action they take – the better off credit unions are.” However, yesterday’s NCUA Board meeting was anything but routine. And it was certainly not lacking in issues of significance to credit unions.