America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union campaign wins Hermes Creative Award

WASHINGTON, DC (July 17, 2020) — Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® has been named winner of a Hermes Creative Award, an international competition that recognizes outstanding work with while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communications professionals. Administered by the Association of ...

Credit union-supported candidates see primary wins in AL, ME, TX

WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2020) — Candidates backed by America's credit unions saw several victories in primary races in Maine and runoff elections in Alabama in Texas Tuesday. As of July 14, candidates backed by state credit union Leagues and Credit Union Legislative Action Council (...

Young members save over $2.8 billion during National Youth Savings Challenge

WASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2020) — During this year’s National Youth Savings Challenge™, young credit union members performed “Money Magic” by depositing $2,805,990.22 into their savings accounts and CDs. “This year marks the thirteenth annual National Youth Saving Challenge,” said Michelle ...

Interactive HR compliance virtual conference set for July

WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2020) — A new opportunity for HR professionals to review current regulations is now available through CUNA HR Compliance Rule Changes Virtual Conference happening July 28 and 30. Attendees will address regulatory changes stemming from COVID-19 to better protect workers’ rights ...

CUNA expresses disappointment in SCOTUS CFPB decision

WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2020) — CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle expressed disappointment in today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Seila Law v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which found the CFPB’s structure to be unconstitutional but severed the “for ...

Announcing CUNA Compliance & Risk Council

WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2020) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced today the newest addition to CUNA Councils, CUNA Compliance & Risk Council. “The roles of risk management and compliance oversight are complex,” says Jared Ihrig, chief compliance officer at CUNA. “To build an ...

CUNA launches COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Task Force

WASHINGTON, DC (June 19, 2020) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced the formation of the Credit Union System COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Task Force. The task force brings together representatives from the three-tiered system of credit unions, Leagues and CUNA, along with ...

CUNA applauds Sen. Fischer’s CFPB commission legislation

WASHINGTON, DC (June 18, 2020) — Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced legislation Thursday that would change the leadership structure at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from a single director with a five-person, bipartisan commission. “Sen. Fischer’s legislation will bring stability and strength to the ...

CUNA announces new eSchool for building emotional intelligence

WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2020) — Registration is now open for CUNA Emotional Intelligence eSchool set for six, 1-hour Wednesday sessions, July 29-September 9. During this new eSchool, credit union professionals will learn why they need to master and demonstrate emotional intelligence to become great ...

CUNA announces new free webinar on IRA legislative updates

WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2020) — CUNA will be conducting a new free member benefit webinar, IRA Special Edition – Legislative Update, on June 16. “Congress has passed the most comprehensive retirement reform legislation in over a decade and the largest relief package in U.S. ...