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As the Federal Credit Union Act turns 85, industry figures are working on issues related to executive compensation, UDAAP and more, all while girding for a slowdown in membership and loan growth.

In a hyper-competitive job market, credit unions are finding creative ways to keep staff engaged and sweeten the deal for potential new hires.

Executives and directors from across the industry discussed their concerns for the industry and priorities for the next year during this year's NAFCU and CUNA annual conferences.

Credit union executives discussed serving the legal marijuana and hemp businesses during NAFCU's annual conference in New Orleans, including vastly different motivations for serving the industry.

The NCUA proposed Thursday to put off until 2022 implementation of a rule that would require larger credit unions to hold more risk-based capital.

As the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions' annual conference kicked off, President and CEO Dan Berger emphasized the trust credit unions have built with members. But there have been a few recent stumbles.

Millions of Americans feel let down by the government and other trusted entities, but credit unions are stepping forward to fill the void.

The National Credit Union Administration's controversial risk-based capital proposal could see further delays or changes as thousands of industry professionals head to CU conferences across the country.

Conference overload and sexual harassment response strategies are top of mind as CUNA and NAFCU prepare to simultaneously host their annual summer meetings.

With campaigning for the 2020 presidential election already underway, it could become increasingly difficult for the industry to move meaningful legislation through Congress.

The agency's vote Thursday threatens to block many of the industry's communications with customers, though financial institutions did win one concession.

The agency's vote Thursday threatens to block many of the industry's communications with customers, though banks did win one concession.

The Federal Communications Commission is expected to consider changes that would allow consumers to block calls from numbers not on their contacts list while the House should vote to extend the National Flood Insurance Program.

Credit unions often tout their member-friendly nature but recent coverage of how the movement handled taxi medallion loans could open the industry up to a reputational hit.

The industry is so worried that a proposed FCC rule could hamper communications with members that some trade groups are seeking help from an unlikely ally -- the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

A closer look at a new plan from the Department of Labor still finds room for improvement, but is generally seen as markedly better than Obama-era rule that was rejected at the last minute.

CUNA and NAFCU have filed amicus briefs supporting the world’s largest credit union in a suit they say could set a precedent for CUs across the country.

Congress is considering multiple bills that could ease suspicious activity reports and beneficial ownership requirements, though its unclear how much support each measure has.

The credit union regulator’s proposal to raise the appraisal threshold for nonresidential real estate loans won’t harm the economy or consumers, contrary to critics’ claims.

The Federal Reserve is considering revising Regulation D, which limits consumers to six transfers per month on savings and money market accounts through certain methods.