This week: Lawmakers work toward debt ceiling solution; NCUA Board meets

The House is in session while the Senate begins a two-week recess; however, as lawmakers and the Biden Administration work toward an agreement to avert defaulting on debt, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told members to be ready to return to Washington, D.C., should they need to vote on a deal.

House Small Biz Chairman warns CFPB over ‘junk fees’

Recently, House Small Business Committee Chairman and House Financial Services Committee member Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, sent a letter to the CFPB flagging adverse impacts recent rulemakings could have on small businesses.

Long: Fed’s Powell, Williams indicate pause in rate hikes

Federal Reserve Board of Governors Chair Jerome Powell and Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams participated in a research conference Friday where they shared insights into interest rates and inflation.

Considering a credit union merger? They aren’t easy.

If you're considering this last-resort option, the Credit Union Merger & Acquisition Handbook provides a step-by-step guide to completing a merger from start to finish successfully. Get a detailed approach on how to successfully complete small and large mergers, plus checklists and real-world example documents.

Attendees gain invaluable insights at NAFCU’s CEOs and Senior Execs Conference

NAFCU last week held its CEOs and Senior Executives Conference in Charleston, S.C., where credit union leaders gained fresh perspectives in a collaborative networking environment.