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NCUA’s Hood lauds growth of DEI Summit, industry progress

NCUA Board Member Rodney E. Hood celebrated the significant evolution of the event and the ongoing commitment of the credit union community to DEI principles Thursday at NCUA’s 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit.

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CDFI Fund tells FIs to prepare for FY24 funding round

The CDFI Fund announced this week the FY2024 funding round will open later this fall. According to the CDFI Fund, the FY 2024 round will consist of funding provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 and “forthcoming FY 2024 appropriations.”

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NTIA allows credit union participation in rural broadband grant program

Credit unions are eligible to participate the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a $42.5 billion program to expand high-speech internet access, under a waiver issued this week by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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CU-backed legislation would remove restrictions to veterans business lending

Congress should support legislation to increase credit union lending to veteran-owned businesses, CUNA wrote to a Senate, committee for its hearing on financial services to veterans, the the Veteran Member Business Loan Act (S. 539).

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CISA kicks off 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency kicked off the 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month Wednesday, the agency’s annual effort focused on educating the public about the vital role critical infrastructure plays in the nation’s security.

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CUNA rebuts merchant interchange bill claims in message to Congress

The proposed changes to credit card interchange in the big box interchange bill are a big concern for credit unions in how it would impact the 137 million members they serve nationwide, CUNA wrote to all members of Congress Tuesday.

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NCUA, CDFI Fund to host webinar on small dollar lending program

Credit unions interested in the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Small Dollar Loan Program can get valuable information on a Nov. 8 webinar hosted by CDFI Fund and NCUA, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.

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Rep. Blumenauer announces he will not seek re-election

Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., announced he will not seek re-election in 2024. Blumenauer has served in Congress since 1996 and has supported numerous credit union priorities during his career, including the SAFE Banking Act and expanded member business lending authority.

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Appropriations bills, veterans financial protection hearings scheduled this week

Both chambers of commerce are expected to consider appropriations legislation this week, while the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will., starting at 10 a.m. ET.

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Economic Update covers student loan forbearance, Hispanic outreach

CUNA Senior Economist Ligia Vado delves into the scale of the potential effect the lift of student loan forbearance can have on credit union asset quality performance in CUNA's Economic Update and showcases initiatives that help credit unions to strategically market and service the Hispanic and Latino market.

Winter 2023

The Winter 2023 issue of Credit Union Magazine explores award-winning marketing, board training on a budget, developments in instant payments, service to small businesses, and NCUA’s final rule on member expulsion.

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NCUA’s Hood lauds growth of DEI Summit, industry progress

CDFI Fund tells FIs to prepare for FY24 funding round

NTIA allows credit union participation in rural broadband grant program

CU-backed legislation would remove restrictions to veterans business lending

CISA kicks off 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month

CUNA rebuts merchant interchange bill claims in message to Congress

NCUA, CDFI Fund to host webinar on small dollar lending program

Rep. Blumenauer announces he will not seek re-election

Appropriations bills, veterans financial protection hearings scheduled this week

Economic Update covers student loan forbearance, Hispanic outreach

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