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WASHINGTON–The credit union trade groups are watching a number of events and hearings in Washington this week.

NEW ORLEANS—Think the war for talent is tough now? Wait until 2030, says one expert.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Existing-home sales increased 2.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.3 million units in May. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long noted that even with modest gains in May, he expects home sales to stagnate in the coming months.

NEW YORK—Many payments experts have been lauding the wave of contactless cards hitting the market this year, saying they will pave the way for greater use of digital wallets, but a new study suggests that may be overreach.

WALTHAM, Mass.–RTN Federal Credit Union held its 9th annual Walk Home for the Homeless with nearly 120 walkers, volunteers and staff participating in the 5K Walks.

NEW ORLEANS—There are trying times ahead for consumers, which means It’s never been a better time to be a credit union to not just lend a hand, but to play a role in the “trust crash,” according to NAFCU President Dan Berger.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–When the NCUA board votes at its meeting this morning on its risk-based capital proposal, many in credit unions are anticipating it will delay the effective implementation date. But will a delay cost credit unions money, both in costs to the NCUSIF and in potential rebates they might not receive?

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Digital Wellness program, which it said includes new technologies and resources to help all businesses, especially small and independent merchants, to better serve the digital-first consumer.

MADISON, Wis.–Credit union loan balances and membership growth both slowed during April, with the number of new members joining CUs down significantly. Adjustable-rate mortgages showed surprising growth however, while net charge-offs showed a small decrease.

ALBANY, N.Y. – In what this state’s credit unions are calling a “major victory,” the New York State Assembly has passed a bill allowing credit unions access to the state Banking Development Districts Program for the first time, allowing CUs to receive up to $10 million in subsidized public deposits and other benefits.