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Credit union priorities could take a back seat as Congress scrambles to pass a spending package to avoid a government shutdown. Here's a look at some of the proposals that could move forward.

At this year's Inclusiv conference in Los Angeles, leaders from CDCUs across the country offered their thoughts on what could most benefit their institutions.

As the industry considers a movement-wide focus on diversity and inclusion, some at the annual Inclusiv conference say there are opportunities for credit unions to better serve immigrants and have more diverse staffs.

The industry has taken some steps to lower barriers to affordable housing, but some observers say that more can be done.

Seeking to expand financial services access, tribal officials and some firms want regulators to award Community Reinvestment Act credit to any bank that funds projects in Native American communities.

CDCUs provide essential financial services in underserved communities but these institutions can struggle to keep up with compliance and technology demands.

The number of minority depository institution charters is declining even as their financial performance is going up, according to a new study by the FDIC.

It's admirable that the National Credit Union Administration wants to make opening a de novo easier but organizers will still face challenges in raising the necessary funds to launch a new credit union.

Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union is now operating as SkyPoint Federal Credit Union.

About 100 financial institutions are owned by or work with Native Americans, yet traditional banking services remain out of reach for many in this demographic.