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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.