The credit union regulator will meet for a second time this month when the board holds an open meeting on Wednesday.

The Democratic nominee has not gone as far as some progressives in support of financial inclusion, but ideas such as postal banking, a government-run credit reporting system and universal bank accounts would likely gain traction under a Biden administration.

Instead the National Credit Union Foundation will host a virtual event highlighting the industry's philanthropic efforts.

Institutions that cling to outdated lending tools run the risk of being left behind by commercial clients who are barraged with opportunities to borrow faster and more conveniently.

Gail DeBoer has announced her plans to retire in early 2021 after more than three decades at the Nebraska-based institution.

While some institutions have held off on staffing up for new projects, many mission-critical positions at the executive level are still being filled. It may take until well into 2021 before normal patterns return.

A disputed outcome could cause significant market turmoil in the coming months — and have far more serious repercussions over the longer term.

State College FCU is seeking member approval to fold into Horizon CU, citing ongoing challenges finding members to serve on its board of directors and supervisory committee.

The credit union regulator has no immediate plans to bring staff and examiners back into the office, but Chairman Rodney Hood said staying remote would remain an option for all staff members during Phase 1 of any return.

Many credit unions offer youth accounts to help establish early banking relationships, but a new account for kids from the nation’s largest bank has raised the level of competition.

The Detroit-area credit union is offering consumers within five ZIP codes free trips to voting sites on Election Day.

The combined institution will serve almost 75,000 members with nearly $660 million in assets.

Only a few credit unions were open to the public as polling sites in the 2016 election and those numbers are set to be reduced even further this year.

Industry groups have launched new programs that are expected to carry over into 2021, while others are raising new calls for Congress to tackle data security.

Andrea White, a former VP at Freedom National Bank, was named CEO of the Massachusetts-based credit union, the first time a woman has held that position.

In an exclusive interview announcing the regulator's new financial inclusion program, NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood explains why the time was right to double down on the agency's efforts to expand access for marginalized communities.

The industry supports candidates on both sides of the aisle but has tilted toward Democrats during this cycle. Experts say that's partly a reflection of the current makeup of Congress.

The credit union regulator has held back in allowing the use of derivatives but has released a proposal that would remove red tape for some larger institutions.

The deal is intended to better help credit unions and other financial institutions improve digital lending capabilities

The Southern California-based credit union would add a fourth branch in the Cowboy State if members of the merging credit union approve the deal.