Melissa Angell is a reporter for Credit Union Journal in New York City. She graduated from the University of Virginia where she studied Cognitive Neuroscience and Media Studies. She's also an alumna of the Dow Jones News Fund, where she previously covered healthcare equities for TheStreet.
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A court denied part of Fiserv's motion to dismiss the suit involving Bessemer System Federal Credit Union.
July 15 -
The Senate will consider Kyle Hauptman’s nomination to the NCUA board on July 21, while new data from the SBA details credit unions’ participation in the Paycheck Protection Program
July 13 -
Some institutions are grappling with new liability issues as they attempt to keep members and staff safe while also reopening their facilities after statewide lockdowns.
July 9 -
More than 70% of the industry now has access to the emergency liquidity source, according to the regulator.
July 6 -
Christina O’Brien has worked at the Warner Robins, Ga.-based credit union for almost 30 years in a variety of roles.
July 1 -
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's leadership structure could be set for a revamp, but there may be political reasons for both parties to maintain the status quo. Either option could prove problematic for the industry.
July 1 -
The regulator banned a former CU employee from working in financial services on the basis of allegations that he misused funds when working at an Indiana credit union.
June 30 -
The industry claimed victory over banks as the Supreme Court elected not to hear a challenge to a controversial 2016 rule, but the landscape has shifted dramatically since NCUA approved the measure.
June 30 -
The Supreme Court ruled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's leadership structure is unconstitutional and refused to hear a lawsuit over the NCUA's field of membership rule. Credit unions are watching to see what happens now.
June 29 -
With more employees than ever working from home due to the coronavirus, credit unions' networks may be less secure than usual. But purchasing cyber insurance to help cover the costs if a breach occurs isn't as clear cut as it may seem.
June 29 -
Following the completion of a merger between Canyon State CU and Deer Valley CU, the combined institution has unveiled its new name.
June 26 -
National Credit Union Administration Chairman Rodney Hood told a NAFCU audience now is the time to take action on the member business lending cap so credit unions can continue to help with the coronavirus recovery.
June 25 -
CU Service Network has split into two divisions as part of a wider rebranding effort.
June 24 -
The number of credit unions serving as minority depository institutions continues to decline, but those CUs often focus on rural and under-served communities, a priority for NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood.
June 23 -
Though the agenda is unclear, the National Credit Union Administration's board meeting could include the long-awaited credit union version of the Community Bank Leverage Ratio.
June 22 -
The credit union regulator has outlined a multiple step plan to return employees to normal operations.
June 19 -
Navy Federal Credit Union, United Heritage Credit Union, Truliant Federal Credit Union and others are giving employees time off on Friday to observe the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery.
June 19 -
Kyle Hauptman, who will be nominated to fill the seat held by Mark McWatters, is a staunch opponent of the Dodd-Frank Act. That could mean more policy clashes on the board if he is confirmed by the Senate.
June 19 -
Members of Standard Register Federal Credit Union are expected to vote on the proposed merger into Pathways Financial Credit Union in August.
June 18 -
NSWC Federal Credit Union is rolling out a new name in the hopes of boosting membership and dispelling misconceptions about who can join.
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