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CUNA’s CU, economic forecast shows strong economy in 2019

Credit unions will continue to benefit from the relatively strong economy in 2019, but credit union performance could revert toward longer-term trends in coming months, according to the latest CUNA Economic and Credit Union Forecast for January 2019.

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CUNA Attorney’s Conference open for 2019 and 2020 registration

Registration is live for the next two years of CUNA Attorney’s Conference. The 2019 CUNA Attorney’s Conference will be held October 28-30 in Atlanta, and 2020’s conference will be held October 26-28 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

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CUNA shares CU shutdown aid with HFSC Chair Maxine Waters

Without having been asked by the government, credit unions are doing the right thing and assisting the federal workers furloughed by the federal government shutdown, CUNA wrote to Rep. Maxine Waters, chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

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Donovan: 2019 is about translating momentum of 2018 wins

Credit union accomplishments during a turbulent political environment in 2018 stand out over any of the last 20 years of credit union advocacy, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote Monday in Credit Union Times.

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CUNA calls for CU-friendly provisions in gov’t funding legislation

CUNA wrote to appropriations committee leaders Monday to request CUNA-backed House report language on the TCPA and ADA website issue, among others, be included in any final appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2019.

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CUs make impact during swearing-in day for 116th Congress

The 116th Congress officially took office at noon Thursday, and CUNA, credit unions and leagues made their presence felt on Capitol Hill.

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Compliance: CFPB releases guidance on public HMDA data

The CFPB has released final policy guidance describing the loan level HMDA data that the CFPB intends to make available to the public beginning in 2019 and making modifications to protect consumer privacy.

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NCUA’s streamlined CDFI application period starts Jan. 13

Federally insured, low-income credit unions that want to become certified Community Development Financial Institutions can apply to use the NCUA’s qualification process for streamlined CDFI certification from Jan. 13 through Feb. 9.

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Policy experts to talk best practices at Collections & Bankruptcy School

The 2019 speakers for CUNA Collections & Bankruptcy School include a range of experts from attorneys, consultants and collection professionals. The school is scheduled for Sept. 16-19, 2019 in St. Louis, Mo.

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CUNA, CUs achieve victory with dismissal of appellate level ADA suit

CUNA and credit unions saw a major win Thursday when the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of DOL FCU, a credit union hit with a frivolous lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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CUNA announces new Councils Community file library

CUNA Councils announced a new benefit for members, a file library for important documents. The Councils Community, a networking and communication tool, is a resource voted one of the top benefits by members in the annual survey.

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CUNA’s Nussle, Donovan talk 116th Congress w/ Bloomberg

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle and Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan discussed the 116th Congress and its ability to work across party lines for key credit union issues, including the federal data protection legislation.

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Comments on NCUA bylaws, fidelity bonds proposals due in Jan.

Comments on proposals from NCUA and the FHFA are among the deadlines in January. The NCUA proposals involve bylaws and fidelity bonds, while the FHFA proposal deals with amendments to FHLB housing goals.