Public finance

The National Credit Union Administration is expected to approve its proposed 2019-2020 budget this week, while Congress holds several hearings of interest to CUs.

Under the Federal Housing Finance Agency's plan, small Home Loan banks would face a new housing benchmark and a volume threshold for meeting the goals would be eliminated.

The worldwide week-long celebration of credit unions will include two NCUA board meetings focused on issues that have impacted the last five years and could set the stage for the remainder of the decade.

The National Credit Union Administration is eyeing a 1.1 percent funding increase for 2019 for a total of $334.8 million

Kathy Kraninger has been tight-lipped about her plans for the consumer bureau, but some point to signs that she could curb the agency's power by reducing staff and other costs.

Huntington Bancshares is acquiring Hutchinson Shockey as both look to broaden their public finance reach.

The company has created a municipal group that will focus on nonpublic financing services at a time when loans to bond issuers are declining.

The acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made clear he wants to rein in the bureau’s spending, but what exactly he plans to cut is a mystery.

From giveaways to budgeting tips and more, here's how credit unions are helping members have a romantic Valentine's Day, no matter how big or small their price point.

Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said his zero-funding request for the agency is not meant to drain it of resources.

Post-crisis financial rules have made the business of project lending less profitable for commercial banks. Foreign competitors have stepped in to fill the void, but U.S. banks can carve out a niche as bond offering managers and financial advisers.