Federally insured credit unions experienced continued growth in assets, shares and deposits, and loans outstanding over the year ending in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review, released Tuesday by NCUA.

CUNA, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee leadership regarding potential provisions to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023.

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) announced its $300,000 commitment to Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ (WFCU) Global Bridges program.

The House and Senate are both in Washington, D.C., this week. The House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will conduct hearings with the CEOs of the largest banks.

Reps. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the House version of the Credit Card Competition Act Monday. CUNA, Leagues, and credit unions strongly oppose the bill, which would allow merchants to route payments through an unaffiliated network.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the CUNA and League-led Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act. The bill—which represents the most significant modernization of the Federal Credit Union Act since 1998—passed the House in June as part of a larger legislative package.

The Virginia Credit Union League and leaders from 12 member credit unions met with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra and Senior Policy Advisor Charles Johanek to discuss regulatory priorities and how credit unions' ability to serve members is affected by an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

Confusion over Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certification for credit unions is costing communities in need valuable resources, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote in Credit Union Times.

CUNA wrote in opposition to any potential expansion of the credit union lease arrangement with military bases to banks in a letter sent to Senate Armed Services Committee leaders Friday asking the committee to reconsider the language included in its FY23 NDAA.

The NCUA board will vote on proposed rules on member expulsion and subordinated debt at its Sept. 22 meeting. The board will also hear a quarterly update on the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.