America’s Credit Unions’ Luke Martone wrote to the NCUA Board Tuesday requesting the agency explicitly permit reimbursement of childcare costs incurred by a federal credit union board member. “Specifically, we ask the Board to amend section 701.33 to allow FCU board members to be reimbursed for the cost of childcare when it is necessary in …
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America’s Credit Unions Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Samira Salem joined CUBroadcast’s Mike Lawson to discuss the status of DEI in 2024 and beyond. During their discussion, Salem shares how well DEI models work in today’s businesses – including the credit union industry – and details the many benefits of DEI.
Afena Federal Credit Union President/CEO Karen Madry will testify Thursday before the Senate Banking Committee on behalf of America’s Credit Unions for a consumer protection hearing related to fees in financial services. Madry will share how continued attacks on standard financial services fees jeopardizes access to credit, especially for financially vulnerable communities. The hearing is …
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The Federal Reserve’s proposal to further lower debit interchange fees was the top priority during a meeting between America’s Credit Unions’ Andrew Morris, along with other trade groups, and Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr Monday. America’s Credit Unions has met with most of the Fed’s Board of Governors to discuss this proposal. Morris reiterated …
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Big box retailers are attacking consumer convenience, security, and value with the Big Box Bailout bill, America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle, American Bankers Association President/CEO Rob Nichols, and Independent Community Bankers of America President/CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in American Banker Monday. “These new mandates will not only jeopardize your security — they will …
The CFPB should establish a strong verification process for its consumer complaint database, America’s Credit Unions’ James Akin wrote to the bureau Monday, in response to a bureau request for comment on the issue. “While the objective of these surveys is commendable, we are concerned about potential harm that might arise from data inaccuracies, particularly …
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NCUA—along with other federal financial regulators—issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) to address incentive-based compensation arrangements, as required under section 956 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The NCUA is expected to act on the NPR soon. The proposed rule includes prohibitions intended to make incentive-based compensation arrangements more sensitive to risk, including a prohibition on …
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The NCUA Board rescheduled its May open meeting to Wednesday, May 22, the agency announced Monday. It was originally set for May 16. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern May 22, and be streamed live on the NCUA’s website. Information about NCUA Board meetings, including open results and agendas, can also be found …
This week, America’s Credit Unions will continue to relentlessly advocate on behalf of credit unions as several hot topics will be discussed on the Hill and at regulatory agencies. The Senate Banking Committee will conduct a hearing Thursday at 10 a.m. Eastern, “Consumer Protection: Examining Fees in Financial Services and Rental Housing.” Also, Apple Federal …
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The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) released April’s jobs report Friday, noting 175,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9%. America’s Credit Unions Vice President of Data & Research and Chief Economist Mike Schenk analyzed the data. “The Bureau of Labor Statistics April jobs report was generally favorable: job gains …
