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CUs must have parity with banks in deposit reform legislation

Credit unions must receive parity with banks in any deposit reform legislation, CUNA wrote to House Financial Services and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee leadership Monday. Congress and the Federal Reserve have indicated interest in deposit insurance reform in the wake of recent high-profile bank collapses.

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Bank collapse, digital assets, cannabis banking hearings this week

The House and Senate are both in Washington, D.C., this week, and CUNA will be engaged with several committee hearings throughout the week, including ones on cannabis banking, digital assets, recent bank collapses, the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, and more.

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Credit headers should not be classified as consumer reports

The CFPB should not classify identifying information such as credit header information as a consumer report, CUNA wrote in response to a request from other groups that the CFPB issue an advisory opinion to define credit header data as a consumer report.

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CUNA economics: 'Surprisingly strong' April jobs report

CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk this month’s surprisingly job strong report is that the Fed is now more likely to increase market rates again and also is likely to keep rates high for longer than previously anticipated.

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New CUNA Finance Council white paper examines loan, deposit strategy

The current conditions of rising rates and substantial inflation resemble the early 1980s and many finance leaders haven’t experienced navigating the headwinds of high rates, changing appetite for loans and intense competition to attract and retain deposits.

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Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.5% in February

Home equity loans led the growth, rising 1.5% followed, by adjustable-rate mortgage loans (1.1%), CUNA reports.

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NCUA to host May 18 webinar on elder abuse

NCUA is partnering with the AARP and the CFPB to host a free webinar that addresses how society views and talks about financial crimes against older adults In recognition of Older Americans Month. It will be held May 18, starting at 1 p.m. ET.

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Senate passes Financial Literacy Month resolution

Senators recognized the importance of Financial Literacy Month with passage of Senate Resolution 185 – introduced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. and supported by CUNA and the Leagues – that emphasizes the importance of personal financial education.

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Credit card late fee proposal ‘gross deviation’ of CFPB rulemaking standards

The CFPB credit card late fee proposed rule is a “gross deviation from the Bureau’s standards for issuing policies grounded in sound and relevant data,” CUNA wrote in response to the proposal, which would uniformly reduce the level of permissible credit card late fees.

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CUNA economics: ‘The time to act is now’

CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk responded to the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark Federal Funds interest rate by 25 basis points at its Wednesday meeting – pushing the overnight rate above 5% for the first time in over 15 years.

Summer 2023

Credit Union Magazine’s Summer 2023 issue highlights the lending outlook for the rest of the year, how credit unions leverage fintech companies to boost digital lending, the power of lending partnerships, common Bank Secrecy Act violations, and the shift board members must make when becoming chair.

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CUs must have parity with banks in deposit reform legislation

Bank collapse, digital assets, cannabis banking hearings this week

Credit headers should not be classified as consumer reports

CUNA economics: 'Surprisingly strong' April jobs report

New CUNA Finance Council white paper examines loan, deposit strategy

Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.5% in February

NCUA to host May 18 webinar on elder abuse

Senate passes Financial Literacy Month resolution

Credit card late fee proposal ‘gross deviation’ of CFPB rulemaking standards

CUNA economics: ‘The time to act is now’

Summer 2023

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