This week: NAFCU engaged as lawmakers work to pass funding deal
With less than one week until federal government funding expires, NAFCU remains engaged as lawmakers continue efforts to avoid a potential shutdown. Late last week, lawmakers involved in funding talks announced that they had reached a bipartisan "deal in principle," to fund the government through the rest of fiscal year 2020.

New Compliance Monitor presents 2019 year-end reg review
The latest edition of NAFCU's Compliance Monitor features an in-depth year-end review of the regulatory activities affecting credit unions written by Brandy Bruyere, NAFCU’s vice president of regulatory compliance. The Monitor – a free, member-only benefit – includes a breakdown, by agency, of the final rules, proposals and guidance issued this year and what to expect looking forward.

Reminder: NAFCU's HOLIDAY savings available through Jan. 10
NAFCU members are encouraged to take advantage of the season’s savings with $300 off the association's premier 2020 conference registrations and online training subscriptions by using the code HOLIDAY through Jan. 10, 2020.

Free NAFCU Member Call-in Dec. 18
Join us as we review updates on NCUA and CFPB Fall rulemaking agendas, efforts to avert a government shutdown and NAFCU's advocacy priorities for 2020.

Retail sales see 'modest' growth in November
Total retail sales rose 0.2 percent in November, with sales within the control group increasing by 0.1 percent. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long reacted to the "modest" rise in a new NAFCU Macro Data Flash report.