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From cybersecurity to capital, here's what the next NCUA board might (or might not) do on a host of issues.

The Senate Banking Committee will likely vote on Todd Harper and Rodney Hood's nominations to the federal regulator, while lawmakers hold hearings on a host of credit union priorities.

Criticism of the National Credit Union Administration is unwarranted given the myriad of abuses banks commit.

In a major victory for small-dollar lenders, the agency plans to rescind underwriting requirements that were the centerpiece of the rule drafted by a Democratic appointee.

Credit unions are feeling good entering February, following a new nomination to the NCUA board, positive job growth and more.

With the government functioning again, Congress may finally turn its attention to credit union priorities.

A federal judge in Texas has ruled a website is not a physical place and is not subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Trade groups have filed paperwork supporting two Michigan credit unions facing ADA suits, but a similar suit against Domino's Pizza could cloud the issue.

CUNA and NAFCU both issued letters to the National Credit Union Administration suggesting ways federal credit union bylaws could be amended.

Despite the ongoing federal work stoppage, some scheduled activities are still taking place this week in Washington.

Now the third-longest shutdown in history, there are few signs the government will reopen anytime soon, and that's causing problems for lenders.

Industry trade groups, which have been active in fighting lawsuits that allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, hailed the decision.

Both CUNA and NAFCU have responded to the bureau's request for input by raising concerns about cybersecurity, public complaints and more.

The industry spent a good portion of 2018 fighting ADA and overdraft lawsuits, and experts say despite some progress, next year could hold more of the same.

With control of the House changing hands in January, credit unions are set to shift their focus from regulatory relief to cybersecurity and fighting CRA.

As Congress races to fund the government, a criminal justice reform bill could also include the STATES Act, which would provide safe harbor for credit unions serving the legal marijuana industry.

One week after NCUA filed its own appeal brief, three major organizations banded together in support of the expanded field-of-membership rule

The legislation follows passage of a similar bill in the House and would push back implementation of NCUA’s risk-based capital rule to 2021.

Brad Sherman of California and Gregory Meeks of New York are worried the proposed accounting standard for recording loan losses will reduce access to credit for small businesses and low- and moderate-income communities.

The newly sworn-in director’s first public remarks seemed to contrast with the approach of her predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, who at times questioned the role of the agency.