Law and regulation

National Credit Union Administration Chairman Mark McWatters called on lawmakers to further expand field-of-membership options for CUs and to permit the regulator to oversee third-party vendors, including fintech partners.

As NCUA Chairman Mark McWatters heads to Capitol Hill, credit unions are facing new threats at the ATM and CU trade groups are writing big checks in advance of midterm elections.

The National Credit Union Administration is eyeing a 1.1 percent funding increase for 2019 for a total of $334.8 million

The bureau's findings and request for information came after acting Director Mick Mulvaney had cited data security as a flaw at the agency.

The report from an advocacy group that focuses on college affordability says schools need to do a better job of educating students about their eligibility for federal loans, which typically carry lower interest rates than loans from private-sector lenders like credit unions.

Congress is considering additional tax reform, while the NCUA board is taking comments on a proposed rule to ease appraisal limits and more.

The CFPB's move is in line with the other banking regulators who have offices in Atlanta.

The report from an advocacy group that focuses on college affordability says that schools need to do a better job of educating students about their eligibility for federal loans, which typically carry lower interest rates than loans from banks and other private-sector lenders.

Advocates are seeking more federal funding for affordable housing. A federal investigation into the banks’ alleged manipulation of a popular tax-credit program can’t be helping their cause.

Credit union trade groups are calling on the National Credit Union Association to raise the asset threshold for CUs eligible for an 18-month exam cycle, bringing them in line with community banks.