ABA Analysis Says CU Tax Exemption at Some CUs Funding ‘Overspending’ on Marketing, Not Going to More Advantageous Rates 07/29/2024 07:19 pm WASHINGTON–A new analysis released by the American Bankers Association suggests some credit unions are overspending on marketing and that the CU tax exemption is not showing up in more advantageous rates.
Wave Of Negative Comments Heading NCUA's Way? 07/29/2024 07:19 pm BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—One former NCUA chairman is calling NCUA’s new incentive-based comp proposal “over-zealous,” and expects the movement to react with a number of negative comment letters.
‘Deceptive Dark Patterns & Other Tricks’ Alleged in Suit Filed by CFPB 07/29/2024 07:14 pm WASHINGTON— The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Acima and its former chief executive officer, Aaron Allred, for illegal lending activities in connection with what it alleged were as many as five million consumer financing agreements.
More than 100 Graduate from WCMS; Top-Performing Students Recognized 07/29/2024 07:14 pm CLAREMONT, Calif.–Western CUNA Management School has announced its newest graduates, including those who were honored for their accomplishments as part of the program.
Via Stella Foundation Provides Update on Its Work in Ukraine, Poland 07/29/2024 09:29 pm SOPOT Poland/MADISON, Wis.–As the deadly war in Ukraine continues—including Russia’s attack on a children’s hospital within the last week—the Via Stella Foundation has provided an update on the work it is doing to help victims, refugees and credit unions in Poland and Ukraine.
With Kamala Harris Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee, One Question for CUs is How Other Races Might be Affected 07/29/2024 07:19 pm WASHINGTON–While the credit union trade groups and political action committees always remain neutral in presidential elections, President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election and Kamala Harris’ near certainty to be the Democrat’s presidential nominee could affect races further down the ballot, and that is something worth watching, according to America’s Credit Unions.
Former Speaker to Keynote Congressional Caucus 07/29/2024 07:19 pm WASHINGTON–Paul Ryan, who served as Speaker of the U.S. House from 2015-2019 and who in 2012 was a vice presidential candidate, will be the opening keynote speaker at America’s Credit Unions’ Congressional Caucus.
A+ Education Foundation Awards $108K in Grants 07/29/2024 09:29 pm AUSTIN, Texas–The A+ Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU), said it continues its commitment to education by awarding more than $108,400 in grants to 87 Central Texas educators.
