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BRIEFLY: SIF’s ‘normal operating level’ set at 1.33%; New director in Alaska; OCC finalizes rescinding of 2020 CRA rulemaking

(Dec. 17, 2021) The “normal operating level” (NOL) of the NCUSIF – the level at which NCUA considers whether it needs to inject more reserves into the fund to cover...

NCUA finalizes FCU ‘shared facility’ rule – with changes

(Nov. 19, 2021) Shared locations are service facilities for purposes of multiple common bond federal credit unions (FCUs) adding underserved areas to their membership bases, as are those with electronic...

7 new positions approved for NCUA after budget review

(Sept. 24, 2021) In other action Thursday, the NCUA Board: Approved “midsession budget review” action that will use a $15 million 2021 budget surplus (realized through savings on curtailed travel...

NCUA Board to consider proposal on subordinated debt, again

(Sept. 17, 2021) A proposed rule on subordinated debt will be on the agenda of the NCUA Board when it meets next week, according to an agenda published Thursday by...

Good news on premium, but vigilance necessary, Ito notes

(May 21, 2021) The development that, at least for now, a premium won’t be necessary to be paid by federally insured credit unions to the NCUSIF is good news for...

Vendor exam authority, insurance fund changes sought

(May 21, 2021) Giving his agency examination and enforcement authority over third-party vendors, and making key changes to the structure of the federal savings insurance fund for credit unions, were...

Board looks for input on how NOL is calculated

(May 21, 2021) In a related move Thursday, the NCUA Board voted unanimously to seek public comments on its policy that guides the determination of the insurance fund’s Normal Operating...

No insurance premium likely soon, as fund’s equity level keeps steady

(May 21, 2021) There is likely no insurance premium in the immediate future for federally insured credit unions, as the estimated equity level for the federal credit union insurance fund...

Opinion sets bounds for how share insurance applies

(May 14, 2021) Whether share insurance applies to a credit union share certificate purchased by a limited liability corporation (LLC) depends in part on who owns the funds and whether...

Final derivatives rule, insurance fund actions, on board agenda

(May 14, 2021) A final rule on investments in derivatives by credit unions, and two items that could have a significant impact on a savings insurance premium for credit unions,...

Key issues for states ahead outlined in presentation

(April 30, 2021) Issues and policies being pursued by the state system were outlined this week by NASCUS President and CEO Lucy Ito during a presentation hosted by CU*Answers’ “The...

Report lists key areas affecting NCUA resource needs

(March 19, 2021) Nine areas that will affect the resource needs of NCUA– including monitoring the equity ratio of the savings insurance fund, enhancing the examination program and building the...