America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

CUNA to join data breach lawsuit against Wendy’s

WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2016) — CUNA is joining a data breach lawsuit against Wendy's, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) board decided this week. The fast-food chain has been accused of negligence in protecting customer credit card information and being liable for a massive ...

Credit union strength explored in June 2016 CUNA Economic Update

WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2016) — Credit Union National Association has released the June 2016 edition of CUNA Economic Update, their monthly video series covering recent economic developments and their impact on the credit union industry. Sponsored by CUNA CFO Council and hosted by CUNA ...

CUNA CEO Council launched at America’s Credit Union Conference

WASHINGTON, DC (June 29, 2016) — Credit Union National Association has announced that CUNA CEO Council, the newest addition to CUNA Councils, launched at America’s Credit Union Conference, June 26-29, 2016, in Seattle. “Given its emphasis on the newest trends and the future of ...

CUNA and ICBA voice initial concerns with CFPB small dollar proposal

WASHINGTON, DC (June 27, 2016) —   June 27, 2016 The Honorable Richard Cordray Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1275 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20001 Dear Director Cordray: On behalf of America’s credit unions and community banks, and the many consumers to whom ...

CUNA closely examining Speaker Ryan’s report on tax reform

WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2016) — Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady (R-Texas) unveiled their sixth and final agenda paper, part of Ryan’s A Better Way issues agenda. The report is meant to be a ...

CUNA economists on Brexit

WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2016) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) economists released the following statement regarding the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union: “Our outlook for credit union financial operations is essentially unchanged compared to our view prior to the Brexit ...

Volunteers to convene in Montego Bay, Jamaica for CUNA Volunteer Conference

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2016) — Credit Union National Association will host CUNA Volunteer Conference, Jan. 15 to 18, 2017 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Comprised of informative sessions and extensive networking events, the conference connects volunteers to tools, strategies and perspectives on the industry’s ...

Nussle thanks Mestger for NCUA’s upcoming budget briefing

WASHINGTON, DC (June 15, 2016) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) president/CEO Jim Nussle released a statement immediately following the NCUA announcing they will host a budget briefing for credit union stakeholders regarding the agency’s proposed 2017-2018 budget: “NCUA’s new budget briefing ...

Nussle thanks Neugebauer for legislation to reverse Durbin Amendment

WASHINGTON, DC (June 15, 2016) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) president/CEO Jim Nussle released the following statement regarding Representative Randy Neugebauer’s (R-Texas) legislation, H.R. 5465, to repeal section 1075 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, commonly known as the ...

2016-2017 CUNA Environmental Scan Report now available

WASHINGTON, DC (June 3, 2016) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced the release of the 2016-2017 CUNA Environmental Scan Report, a comprehensive annual guide containing actionable data and analysis for credit union strategic planning. “Cuna E-Scan allows members of our team to broaden their ...

CUNA closely analyzing CFPB payday proposed rule

WASHINGTON, DC (June 2, 2016) — Following the release of the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau’s (CFPB) short-term, small-dollar loan proposed rule, President/CEO of the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Jim Nussle released the following statement: “Credit unions exist to meet the credit and ...