As recent breaches in the retail industry have illustrated, today's threat landscape is complicated and evolving.

Some assorted editorial odds and ends that, refreshingly, are not related to risk-based capital.

Year after year, the ongoing consideration of noninterest income generation has become a fact of life for virtually every type of financial institution.

Another CEO of a small credit union is accused of defrauding the institution she once led.

After a longer than expected nomination process, the U.S. Senate will vote on the nomination of J. Mark McWatters to the NCUA Board of Directors this week.

SCHAUMBERG, Ill. — As the reduction in mortgage demand has some credit unions reaching down to members with slightly lower credit scores, there could be widespread adjustments in home equity lending if this practice increases.

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Wednesday said it will take a harder look into mobile financial services to see the potential for consumer harm and determine the impact on the underbanked.

WASHINGTON — CUNA is urging the Senate to take action soon and approve the nomination of J. Mark McWatters to a seat on the NCUA board.

The World Cup kicks off Thursday and won't end until a month later, but one credit union here is already feeling like a winner.

WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's stunning defeat in Virginia's Republican primary Tuesday evening could usher in a new political era for the House — one that's likely to leave its imprint on the credit union community and the banking industry.

WASHINGTON — CUNA has named Mike Schenk interim chief economist to support Bill Hampel, who has temporarily vacated that post to serve as the trade group's interim president and CEO.

DAHLGREN, Va. — Bruce Six is the new CEO at $315 million NSWC Federal Credit Union.

The Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) expressed "strong concerns and reservations" about NCUA's proposed risk-based capital rule.

BOSTON — By the end of 2015, 70% of U.S. credit cards and 41% of U.S. debit cards will be EMV enabled, and chip and signature will be preferred by issuers out of the gate, according to a recent survey.

ATLANTA — Credit unions considering sending employees to a health insurance exchange and reimbursing them with tax-free contributions are likely rethinking those plans.

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvester Financial CU Monday announced it has successfully completed converting its core system to Sharetec.

The House approved a bill Monday evening to modify the calculation of certain "points and fees" under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's qualified mortgage rule.

A 73-year-old member of Smart Financial CU tackled a thief as he was attempting to steal her purse.

Doug Ferraro has been named chairman of CO-OP Financial Services' board of directors.

For consumers, snapping a smartphone photo of a paper check is a fast and convenient way to make a deposit. But it's also a common way to commit fraud.