FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2022
Washington, D.C.
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) board of directors hosted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra Wednesday to discuss credit union priorities and how the Bureau can support credit unions in their mission to promote financial well-being for all.
“We appreciate Director Chopra for taking time to engage with our movement to better understand how the Bureau’s actions affect credit unions’ ability to advance their communities and improve their members’ financial well-being,” said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. “As the original consumer protectors, credit unions are eager to work with Director Chopra to right size his agency’s oversight, balancing regulatory efforts with prioritizing consumers’ needs.”
The discussion covered several aspects of credit unions’ service, including:
CUNA and the Leagues have long worked with CFPB, Congress, and policymakers within the Beltway to illustrate the real-world effects that regulations have on financial institutions and the consumers they serve.
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Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by 130 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com.
CONTACT:
Kandie Stroud
CUNA Communications
771-201-1065