America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA and CUDoctor are providing a new eSchool for HR professionals

WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2018) — New this year, CUNA HR Professional eSchool with CUDoctor will provide HR professionals with the latest need-to-know information on topics of employment law, HR risks and workplace safety. “When CUNA and CUDoctor work together, we’re able to offer ...

CUNA pushes for implementation of S. 2155 provisions

WASHINGTON, DC (October 2, 2018) — The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the implementation of S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. Credit Union National Association (CUNA) sent a letter for the record to committee leadership acknowledging the National ...

Credit Union Magazine honors 46 new Credit Union Rock Stars in 2018

WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2018) — Credit Union Magazine has announced 2018’s Credit Union Rock Stars, professionals and volunteers in the credit union industry whose innovations, service, and achievements have made an outstanding contribution to their communities and the credit union movement. “Credit unions ...

CUNA to Congress: We support FinTech growth in a fair regulatory environment

WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2018) — Tomorrow financial technology (fintech) companies will gather for a House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) hearing to examine opportunities for financial markets in the digital era. Credit Union National Association (CUNA) wrote to Congress ahead of the hearing to show ...

CUNA to Congress: Privacy protection is rooted in data security

WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) sent a letter for the record ahead of the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the on safeguards protecting consumer data privacy. CUNA is prompting Congress to ensure current laws and examination practices are properly ...

Placing credit unions under CRA harms consumers

WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2018) — Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act that would require credit unions to be examined for compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is speaking out against the proposed bill ...

CUNA to Congress: Modernize Bank Secrecy Act reporting

WASHINGTON, DC (September 25, 2018) — Complying with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) places unnecessary regulatory burdens on credit unions. Nearly half of all credit unions have fewer than five full-time employees, with at least two employees devoted to compliance functions, specifically as it relates ...

CUNA launches voter campaign ahead of midterm elections

WASHINGTON, DC (September 21, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is launching “Credit Unions Vote,” a campaign focused on getting credit union members to vote in the November elections. The credit union movement fosters an environment of community involvement and is encouraging members to ...

Credit unions commend NCUA for proposed real estate appraisal rule

WASHINGTON, DC (September 20, 2018) — Today Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Chief Advocacy Officer, Ryan Donovan released the below statement following the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board meeting.  A proposed rule was issued that that would amend the agency’s regulation requiring real ...

CUNA and Georgia league support credit union in ADA suit

WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2018) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) partnered with the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA) to continue its aggressive nationwide defense of credit unions facing frivolous lawsuits. The organizations filed a brief Tuesday supporting Family First Credit Union of Hapeville, Ga., ...