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The half-dozen institutions all hold less than $50 million in assets – some less than a half-million – and will collectively pay a total of about $5,000 to the U.S. Treasury.

A recent investigation found that institutions taken over by the National Credit Union Administration “are often the least willing to work with borrowers struggling to afford their loans.”

As many as 20% of institutions haven't started planning for the new standard, according to one study. Many say CUs must start now in order to be ready, even if the rule is postponed.

From regulatory reform to natural disasters and more, here's a look at Credit Union Journal's special report on what to expect for the second half of the year.

Linda Landry, who at one time led Southeast Texas Employees FCU, has been barred from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.

The banking trade group sent a letter to the National Credit Union Administration board and Inspector General, arguing that a report released earlier this week was a a "wake-up call."

The American Bankers Association also argued that the definition of a low-income credit union was too broad.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

The Ohio Democrat praised Todd Harper, one of the regulator's newest board members, for his attempt to shift the agency's focus toward issues such as concentration risk.

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.

The National Credit Union Administration is considering increasing the threshold for nonmember deposits but bankers have vowed to fight back, including possibly suing the regulator.

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.

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.

Erasmo Ramos will move from one southern Texas CU to another.

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.

Credit unions and the rest of the financial services sector, in the spirit of recent criminal justice reform, should be more open to hiring workers with low-level criminal convictions.

Median annual membership growth stood at just 2% at the end of the first quarter, though delinquencies dropped and ROA got a boost.

Speaking during an event on Wednesday, Hood touched upon charter expansions, regulatory relief and the industry's tax-exempt status.

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

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood met with President Trump while credit unions across the country announced a number of staffing changes and promotions.