Banking On Optimism: 80% Of Bankers See Bright 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty 03/20/2025 11:10 am SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Despite a fragile economy, unpredictable interest rates, and a burdensome regulatory environment, a new study by Cornerstone Advisors reveals 80% of bankers are optimistic about 2025.
House Republicans Push Back Against Trump’s Order To Eliminate CDFI Fund 03/20/2025 08:26 am WASHINGTON—Republican members of the House are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order that eliminates the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks To Resign In Spring, Ahead of 2027 Term Expiration 03/20/2025 10:22 am WASHINGTON—Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced Tuesday he plans to resign in the spring, ahead of his term’s 2027 expiration.
America’s Credit Unions Urges NCUA To Lower NOL 03/20/2025 07:23 am WASHINGTON--Lowering the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund normal operating level (NOL) would balance adequate protection for taxpayers while minimizing the potential for premiums charged to credit unions, suggested America’s Credit Unions in a letter sent to NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman.
Former Richmond Credit Union CEO Indicted On Fraud Charges 03/20/2025 11:07 am RICHMOND, Ind.—The former CEO of Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union has been charged with two counts of bank fraud, KICKS 96 reported.
Another Round In Fight Against Credit Card Competition Act 03/24/2025 06:42 pm WASHINGTON—The Defense Credit Union Council is gearing up once again for what seems like an annual fight on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA).
CU Tax Fight: House Committee To Debate Tax Bill Funding; DCUC Confident Movement Will Keep Tax Break 03/24/2025 06:41 pm WASHINGTON—The House Ways and Means Committee later this week will be digging in and talking about ways to pay for the new tax bill, and the Defense Credit Union Council contends the movement is in a strong position to keep its tax break.
Amid Trump Administration’s Push For Cuts, Is NCUA Quietly Downsizing? 03/25/2025 07:39 am ALEXANDRIA, Va.—As the Trump Administration calls for federal agencies to cut staff--and also discusses combining federal regulators--is NCUA already making moves to downsize?