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Congratulations to NCUA for joining states on ‘S’
(Oct. 22, 2021) NASCUS President and CEO Lucy Ito congratulated the NCUA Board for finalizing an “S” component (for market sensitivity) to the CAMEL rating system (making it now “CAMELS”)...
CUSO rule expanding powers adopted – yet again by 2-1
(Oct. 22, 2021) In yet another split decision over the issue, a final rule giving CUSOs the power to originate any type of loan an FCU may originate – and...
New security systems just in time for rising cyber threats
(Oct. 22, 2021) Ransonware risks and threats to credit unions and other financial institutions are rising considerably, the NCUA Board was told Thursday, noting that the method now accounts for...
Risk alert focuses on email, wire fraud
(Oct. 22, 2021) Speaking of cybersecurity: Use of cloud-based email services are proving to be targets for cybercriminals, and credit unions need to take steps to thwart any exploitation and...
CCULR OK, but some considerations needed, NASCUS writes
(Oct. 22, 2021) The state system supports the NCUA proposed rule establishing a “complex credit union leverage ratio” (CCULR), as well as a quick implementation of a final regulation, but...
LICUs may accept 30-year sub-debt ECIP
(Oct. 22, 2021) Eligible low-income credit unions (LICUs) may accept 30-year subordinated debt investments from a Treasury program meant to encourage the institutions to augment efforts to support small businesses...
Regulators ramp up guidance on LIBOR transition
(Oct. 22, 2021) Actions credit unions, banks and nonbanks alike should consider taking to ensure safe-and-sound practices during the transition away from the LIBOR reference rate were outlined in joint...
BRIEFLY: FedNow on track; Treasury scales back balance reporting proposal; Tech giants providing payment services ordered to give up info
(Oct. 22, 2021) “FedNow” – the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated (and delayed) round the clock payment system – will be ready “sooner rather than later,” Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George...
Contentious CUSO proposal up for consideration by NCUA Board
(Oct. 15, 2021) Finalizing a proposed – and contentious — rule on expanded lending and services provided by federal credit union (FCU) credit union service organizations (CUSOs) highlights the scheduled...
Webinar set to walk credit unions through ACET
(Oct. 15, 2021) Describing a new set of tools it has developed to promote digital safety as a “holistic cybersecurity resource” for credit unions, NCUA has scheduled an Oct. 28...
Bias in home appraisals focus of session
(Oct. 15, 2021) In other NCUA webinar developments, the agency said this week that, on Oct. 27, it is hosting an event focusing on bias in home appraisals and the...
MDI mentoring grant round open through Oct. 29
(Oct. 15, 2021) Credit unions with both minority depository institution (MDI) and low-income (LICU) designations may apply now, through Oct. 29, for NCUA’s mentoring grants worth a total of $100,000,...