In January 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) amended Regulation E and its official interpretation to provide new protections to consumers who send remittance transfers to other consumers or businesses in foreign countries. 

Develop a good working relationship with your examiner—but make it clear you have a well-thought-out business plan.

The recent GAO report regarding NCUA and failed CUs was an eye-opener.

Traversing the ever-changing regulatory environment of yesterday seems like child’s play compared with the “new normal” of today.

The first thought a CU has when it learns a member is in the military or is about to go on active  duty is that it will have to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

What will the CU movement look like in 2034—the centennial of the first federally chartered credit union?

New approach by regulator isn't mean to cause undue burden on CUs.

"We want all financial institutions—all of your competitors—to be held to the same kind of accountability that credit unions face every day."

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking very seriously its role as protector of consumers against abusive credit providers.

The Treasury Department requires all federal benefit check recipients to switch to an electronic payment method by March 1, 2013. CUs can help members make the switch to direct deposit now.