America’s Credit Unions Press Archives

Credit Union System Digitization Group releases Its 2021 Report

WASHINGTON, DC (January 31, 2022) — The Credit Union System Digitization Working Group, led by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) EVP/Chief Engagement Officer Greg Michlig, today released its 2021 End-of-Year Report. The report includes the latest insights from credit union leaders who are creating ...

CUNA, financial trades respond to CFPB account fees request for information

WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2022) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the American Bankers Association (ABA), the Bank Policy Institute (BPI), the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU), and the Financial Services Forum (FSF) issued a joint statement ...

Premier credit union lending conference covers latest industry trends

WASHINGTON, DC (January 26, 2022) — Lending professionals who attend CUNA Consumer & Residential Mortgage Lending School April 11-14 in Phoenix will receive a comprehensive view of the current credit union industry lending landscape. “I would definitely recommend going,” said Stephanie Kawamura of Gather FCU. “...

CUNA latest trends in investments eSchool teaches analytical framework

WASHINGTON, DC (January 20, 2022) — Professional credit union investors can dive deep into new ideas and concepts at CUNA Latest Trends in Investments eSchool, March 1 – April 7. “Credit union finance leaders will experience the importance of these principles by learning how to set ...

CUNA files amicus brief in FDCPA lawsuit

WASHINGTON, DC (January 19, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) joined financial trade groups to file an amicus brief in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) case that will be heard en banc by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Hunstein v. Preferred ...

CUNA Research: CPI reaches 40-year high, signaling increase in interest rates

WASHINGTON, DC (January 12, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s December Consumer Price Index Report: “Consumer prices continued to rise in December, reaching a record high we ...

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy to headline CUNA GAC

WASHINGTON, DC (January 12, 2022) — Today, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced Amy Cuddy as a speaker for the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). In her keynote address, Cuddy will outline simple techniques to help attendees harness the power of presence and perform with ...

CUNA, NLCUP collaborate to amplify DEI efforts

WASHINGTON, DC (January 10, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the National Association of Latino Credit Unions & Professionals (NLCUP) today announced a collaborative partnership to further diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the credit union movement. “We built the Associate Business membership ...

Vado joins CUNA as Senior Economist

WASHINGTON, DC (January 10, 2022) — Ligia Vado, Ph.D., has joined the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as Senior Economist. Vado is the newest addition to the Research & Policy Analysis team, which focuses on research and data analytics to support CUNA’s advocacy ...

CUNA Research: fewer jobs added than expected in December

WASHINGTON, DC (January 7, 2022) — Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Senior Economist Dawit Kebede, PhD, issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s December Jobs Report: “The labor market added fewer jobs than expected in December. However, the unemployment rate continued ...

CUNA urges caution on CFPB’s Small Business Data Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC (January 6, 2022) — The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today expressed concern with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) small business data lending proposal, emphasizing the regulatory strain it could bring to credit unions. The proposed rule would amend the Equal ...

Jan. 14 webinar informs credit unions nearing $10 billion asset level

WASHINGTON, DC (January 5, 2022) — Increased regulatory requirements loom for credit unions as they reach the $10-billion mark in assets. A Jan. 14 CUNA webinar for CUNA members, Nearing $10 Billion in Assets: Key CFPB & NCUA CMS Expectations, will help prepare credit unions ...

Reince Priebus and Mack McLarty join the CUNA GAC speaker lineup

WASHINGTON, DC (December 21, 2021) — Political insiders Reince Priebus and Thomas “Mack” McLarty will join the 2022 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). The two former White House Chiefs of Staff will participate in a point/counterpoint discussion on the top ...

CUNA IRA Fundamentals eSchool provides foundational knowledge

WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2021) — Credit union professionals can learn the latest on how to properly administer Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) at CUNA IRA Fundamentals eSchool in January and February. “IRAs never seem to get easier,” said Jess MacLagan, CUNA instructional design manager. “Being ...

CUNA & ACUIA Internal Audit Certification School registration open

WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2021) — Reducing risk and strengthening audit programs are the lead topics at the upcoming CUNA & ACUIA Internal Audit Certification School March 21-24 in Phoenix. Registration is limited to 75 attendees so those in attendance will receive the best experience ...