Eric Guldenstern

The National Credit Union Administration has issued prohibition notices for five individuals convicted of various crimes and restricting them from participating with any federally insured financial institution.

Independent think tank Filene Research Institute, based out of Madison, Wisc., announced 16 credit union executives have been accepted into its i³ innovation program.

With pre-season already underway and the regular season kicking off next week, get ready to see a lot more credit union in your weekly NFL games.

This week looks to be light on the compliance front for credit unions, although reflection on new statements from the Federal Reserve and close eyes on election season hitting the homestretch are on the agenda.

Minnesota-based TruStone Financial FCU announced a merger with Wisconsin-based Kenosha Postal Employees CU, effective Sept. 10, 2016.

Credit union insiders cheer Democratic presidential nominee’s plan outlining how reg relief will benefit credit unions and small businesses alike.

De novo charters hit a slowdown with 57% of newly chartered credit unions since 1990 currently described as inactive.

Monday marks the end of the comment period for the heavily debated arbitration agreement proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and both CU trade associations are urging the agency to utilize its ability to exempt credit unions.

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has signed two pieces of credit union-friendly legislation this summer amending the Illinois Credit Union Act and the state's Labor and Storage Lien Acts, effective immediately.

Briarwood, N.Y.-based Melrose Credit Union and other NYC-area medallion lending CUs are dealing with the effects of a disrupted taxi industry.

The national credit union trade associations have joined with unlikely partners as co-signers on a letter that calls out the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over lending issues.

Congress and CU trade groups have questioned the CFPB on its interpretation of the Dodd-Frank Act's exemption authority, claiming the regulations have increased unnecessary burdens on credit unions and restricted services for consumers. The CFPB has fired back, stating the issue was addressed when Dodd-Frank was passed six years ago.

Industry trade groups react to call report modernization proposal and the CFPB posts a public comment request regarding TRID changes.

Las Vegas-based Silver State Schools Credit Union released its second quarter financial results for 2016. These results mark the credit union’s 17th consecutive quarter of growth following the financial crisis and Great Recession.

Tucson, Ariz.-based Hughes FCU recently announced the 100,000 Thanks Sweepstakes to celebrate the credit union's 100,000th member.

TransUnion recently polled 96 credit union executives to rank the top areas of growth, focus and opportunity within the industry. Results focused heavily on millennials, auto loans, mortgages and credit cards.

The National Credit Union Administration’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives (OSCUI) has released guidebook to assist credit unions meet the demand for digital services.

This week marks the end of the comment period regarding the NCUA's regulatory review process for 2016. Also due for comment this week are various information-collection procedures by regulators, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's annual privacy notice rule.

Advantage Federal Credit Union has converted to a Michigan state charter to expand its community field of membership to serve additional areas in the state. The change comes with a new name – Advantage One Credit Union.

Though some in the industry are focused on adapting to a changing marketplace; concerns related to technology, revenue streams, regulatory burdens and new memberships are on the minds of executives and board members.