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DALLAS—After experiencing record sales in 2015, there are growing signs coming from the auto sector that could possibly raise red flags for 2016 and 2017, one analyst is forecasting.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–When Debbie Matz steps down as chairman of the National Credit Union Administration on April 30, it will bring to a conclusion a chairmanship that will have seen perhaps more change and flux than the term of any other NCUA chairman.

MADISON, Wis.—Ransomware attacks, already a quiet concern that has been growing among credit unions, are expected to dramatically increase this year—with one analyst saying there is “no silver bullet” to prevent the threat. 

LAS VEGAS–NCUA Board Member Mark McWatters said there will essentially be a moratorium on new regulations from NCUA once he’s part of a two-member board after the chairman departs, and further added he doesn’t expect the Senate to move on his nomination to the Export Import Bank.

LAS VEGAS– Seeking to really, truly differentiate the credit union successfully? Then close the Excel spreadsheets, set your policies aside, forget the way you were taught in school, and maybe even ask the compliance people to leave the room.

LOMBARD, Ill.—With rate sensitive deposits likely to begin moving, financial institutions are better positioned to grow and retain deposits if they monitor deposit retention closely and use selective pricing on existing accounts and new product offers, recommends Raddon Financial Group.

LAKE FOREST, Ill—In battle for checking accounts, banks and credit unions are taking two very different strategies, according to one economist who believes that in the end consumers are coming out on top.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The second person to lead NCUA’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives, William Myers, is leaving, and speaks with CUToday.info about his career at NCUA, and his views on the state of small credit unions.

WASHINGTON—While attention toward CUNA’s bylaws changes has been focused on membership choice, the new governance structure also gives CUNA the option to significantly reduce the size of its board.