America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Ukrainian Ambassador to address CUNA GAC Tuesday 

WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2022) — Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., will address the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on Tuesday morning. Ambassador Markarova has served as ambassador since 2021 and is also former minister of finance for Ukraine. “It’s ...

Ebeling shares his secrets for overcoming the impossible

WASHINGTON, DC (February 28, 2022) — Author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Mick Ebeling today outlined the art of overcoming the impossible during the ED (Filene) talk at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Ebeling recalled how a friend persuaded Ebeling and his ...

Kevin Carroll announced as CUNA GAC keynoter

WASHINGTON, DC (February 28, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced Kevin Carroll as a keynote speaker for Monday at the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Carroll replaces Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés who has traveled to Poland to work with his ...

CUNA, WOCCU issue statement of support for Ukraine’s credit unions

WASHINGTON, DC (February 24, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President/CEO Jim Nussle and World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) President/CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde today issued statements in support of Ukraine’s credit unions. “America’s credit unions stand united with the ...

CUNA, Fiserv partner with Martha’s Outfitters for GAC Giveback

WASHINGTON, DC (February 21, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and Fiserv today announced a charitable giveback initiative with Martha’s Outfitters, a community store that supports local families in need. Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) attendees can support the giveback by donating gently used ...

CUNA GAC protocols shift as D.C. lifts vaccine verification requirement

WASHINGTON, DC (February 15, 2022) — Attendees at the 2022 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) no longer need to verify their vaccine status to attend the credit movement’s signature event, held February 27-March 3, after Washington, D.C., officials lifted ...

Chef José Andrés joins the CUNA GAC speaker lineup

WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced José Andrés as a keynote speaker for the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Andrés will join Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of The National Credit Union Foundation, for an intimate fireside ...

CUNA opens registration for the 2022 CEO Council Conference

WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2022) — Registration is now open for CUNA CEO Council Conference, September 14-16, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. With programming designed by and for credit union CEOs, this national conference offers an exclusive environment for attendees to share experiences, exchange advice ...

CUNA responds to the House passage of SAFE Banking Act

WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2022) — Credit Union National Association reacted to the recent passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which was added as an amendment to the America COMPETES Act. The SAFE Banking Act would provide protection to credit unions, ...

CUNA Research: Strong January jobs report despite omicron surge

WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s January jobs report: “The labor market posted strong job growth in January despite an expected, temporary setback due ...

CUNA IRA Advanced eSchool provides guidance on complex issues

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2022) — CUNA IRA Advanced eSchool, to be held Fridays from Feb. 25 through April 15, will help credit union staff assist members with complex IRA needs including death, trusts, distributions and other legal issues. “It builds on the foundational knowledge ...

CUNA Opens Registration for “CUNA GAC On-Air”

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) opened registration today for “CUNA GAC On-Air,” a limited-content, virtual option to attend the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). “CUNA GAC On-Air,” will include CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle’s speech, the ED (Filene) ...