Credit unions

The banking industry's top advocacy groups can't support giving credit unions capital-raising alternatives, but they are trying to understand the NCUA's complex proposal before filing comment letters against it.

A month into the comment period, NCUA has yet to receive a single response to a proposal that could provide credit unions easier access to market capital. The issue is unusually complex, experts say.

Ousted CEO John Dee Carruth is continuing his war of words against the state regulator, but he may not have much recourse under a provision of Alabama law.

The trade group says that by merging the Share Insurance Fund and Corporate Stabilization Fund to issue dividends now – instead of in 2020 – the regulator could avoid instituting new premiums to the NCUSIF.

Once upon a time, credit unions could serve anyone they wanted and there was no such thing as “common bond.” Sounds like a fairy tale, but it turns out a select few still can.

Cross has led the $142 million CU for 32 years.

Summit CU in North Carolina has completed its acquisition of Corning Cable Systems CU and is building a new branch to accommodate increased business as a result of the merger.

Kentucky, Ohio regulators won't have to go through accreditation process again for five years.

SECU of North Carolina has rejoined the Carolinas Credit Union League

Ralph D. Spencer is taking the helm of Suffolk FCU

Many CUs offer loan programs to help immigrants afford American citizenship, but the president's controversial executive order has raised plenty of questions about how those programs may be impacted – including whether or not some might see a boost.

Study from the New England Council outlines the impact of the region’s nearly 400 credit unions, as well as that of other financial institutions and service providers.

A study from Georgia CU Affiliates reveals a specific dollar amount that consumers in the Peach State receive as a result of credit union membership.

On Sept. 30, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

One reader decries inconsistencies in a recent CUJ op-ed.

On Sept. 30, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

On Sept. 30, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

The banking industry casts aspersions on credit unions while overlooking their unique challenges and contributions to the broader economy.

The New York credit union is touting double-digit growth for 2016.

The new study highlighting the importance of the credit union tax exemption comes at a time when Congress is looking for new ways to boost government revenues and save taxpayers money.