The National Credit Union Administration board pushed back against criticisms about its rising budget by noting its oversight is still cheaper than that provided by other financial agencies.

The Boise-based credit union is the fourth institution in the Northwest to receive the recognition.

This is the second time in five years the California-based credit union has issued a giveback, for a total of $38 million.

The National Credit Union Administration is funded by the institutions it oversees and insures. Some of them are pushing back against spending trends at the agency.

The National Credit Union Administration's public budget briefings are a step in the right direction, but the institutions it regulates still have too little say over how those monies are spent.

Several credit unions announced management changes at their branches while others in the industry made their own personnel moves.

Delinquencies also remained at "historical low levels" through Sept. 30, according to the state's financial regulator.

The financial policy views of progressive candidates atop the presidential field are sure to worry many in the financial services industry, but it would be difficult for any new president to implement sweeping regulatory changes.

The Bakersfield, Calif.-based institution has applied to convert to a state charter.

The National Credit Union Administration will meet this week to discuss its proposed budget while the Senate and House work to avoid a government shutdown.

A prominent credit union blogger is calling for the National Credit Union Administration to follow the Federal Reserve and FDIC's lead on possibly revamping the risk-rating system.

By working with the tech giant on its consumer checking account, Stanford FCU hopes to grow but some wonder about the broader implications for fields of membership.

Together Credit Union helped almost two dozen organizations with its Day of Caring while other institutions made a difference in their own communities.

The junior member of the National Credit Union Administration board has proposed additional oversight for larger credit unions, citing a “guiding principle” of “uniformity between the regulators.” That could pit him against much of the rest of the industry.

The Wisconsin-based institution has returned more than $11.7 million to members over the past six years.

Service Credit Union announced several promotions across the organization while other institutions made their own personnel moves.

Member business lending growth has fluctuated in recent years but growth overall is slowing even as balances continue to rise. The long run of success could prove to be a problem when the economy finally turns south.

A similar bill was introduced into the House earlier this year and both pieces of legislation have have bipartisan support.

Credit unions near the nation's capitol celebrated two decades of supporting Children's National Hospital, while institutions elsewhere found a variety of ways to make a difference for those they serve.

The industry must grapple with new risks that come with storing data in the cloud. Here's what credit union leaders need to know.