NCUA Vice Chairman Hauptman talks cryptocurrency, more; NAFCU, CUs meet to discuss CECL, digital assets

NCUA Board Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman Tuesday spoke at NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus on topics including transparency in communication, the regulatory battleground, cryptocurrency, and more.

McHenry, Berger discuss critical industry topics, future of Financial Services Committee

During day two of NAFCU’s 2022 Congressional Caucus, House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Patrick McHenry, R - N.C., sat down with NAFCU’s President and CEO Dan Berger for a fireside chat to discuss industry issues currently being discussed and debated in Congress and what the future looks like for the Committee.

Members of Congress talk CU policies at NAFCU Caucus

Two pro-credit union lawmakers yesterday joined NAFCU during the 2022 Congressional Caucus. Representatives Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., and Tom Emmer, R-Minn., both recent awardees of the NAFCU Credit Union Champion awards, spoke on the future of credit unions and key legislation impacting the industry.

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Caucus: NAFCU 2022 Annual Awards winners recognized 

Today, NAFCU recognized the eight winners of the 2022 Annual Awards, which honor member credit unions and credit union professionals and volunteers for excellence and achievement in the industry. This year's awards recognized CEO of the Year, Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Credit Union of the Year in each of two asset-size categories: $250 million or less, and more than $250 million.   

Cybersecurity expert Bill Evanina emphasizes the importance of preparedness at Caucus

To help credit unions address current industry challenges and prepare for the rapidly evolving financial industry, the second day of NAFCU's Congressional Caucus featured a session on growing cybersecurity threats in the United States and best methods to ward off attacks.

CFPB's Chopra, FHFA's Thompson, NCUA's Harper, Sen. Brown to address CUs in final day of Caucus

Today marks the final day of NAFCU’s 2022 Congressional Caucus. Attendees will hear from several Congressional speakers on how they’re working with the credit union industry. Several top regulators are also part of today’s lineup where they will discuss regulatory insights and how credit unions can continue to innovate to help support their members. 

ICYMI: Berger says Durbin-Marshall bill would worsen inflation pressures for Americans

NAFCU President and Dan Berger on Tuesday published an op-ed writing why the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) of 2022, introduced by Senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, would worsen inflation pressures for everyday consumers. 

Consumer prices rose slightly in August; update on SIF

On a seasonally-adjusted basis, overall consumer prices rose 0.1 percent with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting the overall consumer price index (CPI) grew by 8.2 percent over the 12-month period. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long analyzes the data in a new Macro Data Flash report.