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CPFB indicates debt collection proposal forthcoming

The CFPB indicated in its report on administration of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that it intends to issue a proposed rule on debt collection that will address communications practices and consumer disclosures relating to the collecting of debts.

Policy & Issues

World Council calls for leverage ratio disclosure flexibility

The World Council of Credit Unions urged the Basel Committee in Banking Supervision to provide flexibility when it comes to leverage ratio disclosures. The Basel Committee is the primary global standard setter for the prudential regulation of banks

Policy & Issues

CUNA leaders talk advocacy, GAC, small CUs on CUBroadcast

CUNA leaders, including Ryan Donovan, Elizabeth Eurgubian, Todd Spiczenski and Tom Sakash, took time during last week's GAC to discuss several specific aspects of CUNA’s work on behalf of credit unions and members during interviews with CUBroadcast.

Policy & Issues

CUNA continues outreach to Congressional offices post-GAC

Credit unions stand ready to work with Congressional offices to create a national data security and privacy standard, tailor regulations on credit unions and more, CUNA wrote to all Congressional offices Thursday.

Policy & Issues|GAC19 Wednesday

CUs fill social media with #CUDifference hashtag during Hill visits

Credit unions wrapped up another successful, record-breaking CUNA GAC Thursday with the last of their visits to Capitol Hill and legues, credit union leaders and legislators themselves shared their visits on social media using the #CUDifference hashtag.

CU System|GAC19 Tuesday

AACUC honors inductees at meeting and Hall of Fame reception

The African-American Credit Union Coalition inducted Charles Alston, Sr., Pamela Owens and Clifford Rosenthal into its Hall of Fame during an induction reception Tuesday at CUNA GAC.

Policy & Issues

CFPB conducts CUAC meeting on HMDA, credit reporting, PACE

CUNA attended Thursday's meeting of the CFPB's Credit Union Advisory Council, which featured discussions on HMDA, credit reporting, Property Assessed Clean Energy loans and financial literacy.

Policy & Issues

NCUA finalizes 'loans to members' rule at Thursday meeting

The NCUA board finalized a rule regarding loans to members and lines of credit to members at its Thursday meeting, a rule designed to reduce regulatory burden, improve clarity and make compliance easier.

Policy & Issues

Hood, Harper confirmed by Senate for NCUA board

The Senate voted Thursday to confirm both Rodney Hood and Todd Harper to serve on the NCUA board, giving NCUA a full three-person board for the first time since April 2016. Hood replaces board member Rick Metsger.

Policy & Issues

Donovan: Warren bill is proof CU difference resonates

The credit union mission and structure is a tentpole of credit union advocacy because it resonates, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote, noting successful engagement with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) over the last several months.

Policy & Issues|GAC19 Wednesday

5,200-plus CU leaders visit Capitol Hill on behalf of members

Credit unions could be spotted in every single Congressional building on Capitol Hill Wednesday as more than 5,200 credit union leaders visited with elected officials to tell stories about the credit union difference.

Policy & Issues

CUNA Consumer Protection Subcmte meets w/ CFPB’s Kraninger

CUNA’s Consumer Protection Subcommittee met with CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger Wednesday as part of the group’s agenda while in Washington, D.C. for the CUNA GAC. CUNA leaders met with Kraninger last week.

Policy & Issues

Sen. Warren releases CRA bill reflecting months of CUNA/League engagement

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released an updated version of her housing legislation Wednesday, a version that reflects significant engagement between CUNA, leagues, credit unions and Warren and unlike the previous version, it would not require credit unions to comply with the Community Reinvestment Act.