Growth is a priority for every credit union. But as the story above makes clear, while the overall industry numbers look strong, nearly half of all credit unions are not growing, especially in lending and membership. In this issue Credit Union Journalprovides readers with nearly two-dozen perspectives on driving growth in 2013. This reporting is part of a series that will appear throughout the year.
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The newest version of the House housing bill would make a ban on institutional investors owning some homes less harsh than the Senate version by removing a seven year mandate on selling build-to-rent homes.
The National Credit Union Administration Tuesday submitted a rule to the Office of Management and Budget stating that federal law preempts state laws on interchange, blocking an Illinois statute banning the collection of swipe fees on taxes and tips.
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council — whose members include federal bank regulators — issued a proposal Tuesday to overhaul the bank supervisory ratings process, the first such revision in 30 years. The proposal would reduce the weight management grades have on supervisory ratings and would require rating downgrades to be tied to explicit financial risks.
JPMorganChase's shareholders have occasionally floated proposals to make sure the bank's lobbying dollars match its public statements. At the company's annual meeting on Monday, support for one such measure was down significantly from a similar proposal in 2023.
Flagstar Bank extended Joseph Otting's employment contract by one year and granted him new stock awards. Simultaneously, the bank promoted two executives to serve as co-presidents, in a move that could be a hint at CEO succession plans.
The two fintechs will increase distribution of a 'pay by bank' option that has picked up steam in recent years as merchants and consumers seek relief from card fees.
