America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA study finds 51% of credit union CEOs are women

WASHINGTON, DC (May 10, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) released a new industry report that found 51% of U.S. credit union CEOs – and 33% of board members – are women. The “Women in Credit Union Leadership” issues brief examines the extent to which ...

CUNA, CULAC awarded three AAPC pollies for political efforts

WASHINGTON, DC (April 30, 2021) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and its political action committee (PAC), the Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (CULAC), were recognized with three Pollie Awards by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Thursday. The awards were for credit ...

CUNA-supported SAFE Banking Act passes house vote

WASHINGTON, DC (April 20, 2021) — The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would provide protections for financial institutions serving cannabis-based businesses where it is legal. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has supported the ...

Nominations open for Credit Union Rock Stars

WASHINGTON, DC (April 16, 2021) — The editorial team of Credit Union Magazine is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Credit Union Rock Stars program, sponsored by Fiserv. Credit Union Rock Stars are professionals and volunteers in credit union organizations who leverage their exceptional ...

CUNA honors Cheryl Deborde as Credit Union Hero of the Year

WASHINGTON, DC (April 7, 2021) — The winner of Credit Union Magazine’s 14th annual Credit Union Hero of the Year is Cheryl Deborde, president/CEO of Members Choice Credit Union, Ashland, Ky. The Credit Union Hero Award recognizes a future-focused credit union professional for ...

Tiffany Niederwerfer promoted to vice president of marketing for CUNA

WASHINGTON, DC (April 6, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced today that Tiffany Lamkins Niederwerfer has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing, effective immediately. In her new role, Niederwerfer will be responsible for all activities related to CUNA’s brand identity and ...

SCOTUS ruling sides with CUNA on auto dialer definition

WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Jim Nussle released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of CUNA’s position in Facebook v. Duguid Thursday, supporting a narrow scope for the Telephone ...

CFPB rescinds 7 temporary COVID-related policy statements, CUNA responds

WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan released the following statement after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday it is rescinding seven policy statements issued last year that provided temporary flexibilities to financial institutions ...

CUNA wins top workplace award for second consecutive year

WASHINGTON, DC (March 29, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Wisconsin State Journal for the second consecutive year. The list is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage, an ...

CULAC to resume candidate contributions

WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2021) — The Board of Trustees for the Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (CULAC), the PAC of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), voted this week to resume political contributions to federal legislative candidates. “Credit unions are dedicated to promoting financial ...

CUNA responds to the reintroduction of the SAFE banking act

WASHINGTON, DC (March 18, 2021) — Reps. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), Steve Stivers (R-OH), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Warren Davidson (R-OH) today reintroduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would provide protections for financial institutions serving cannabis-based businesses where it is legal. “...

CUNA brings on new leadership to advance legislative, housing priorities

WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2021) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA)today announced two new hires to help advance our legislative and housing advocacy priorities. Abby Gunderson-Schwarz joins CUNA as Senior Director of Advocacy where she will lead lobbying efforts to the Republican members of ...