Study Reveals Deepfake Blindspot: Only 0.1% of People Can Accurately Detect AI-Generated Deepfakes 02/19/2025 06:45 pm LONDON—As crooks get better at using deepfakes to fool bank and credit union staff, a new study reveals only 0.1% of people can accurately detect AI-generated deepfakes, noting this threat is “overwhelming."
Trump Signs Order To Expand White House Control Over Independent Agencies 02/19/2025 09:33 pm WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a broad executive order placing independent agencies under White House control—a move that significantly expands his authority but is expected to face substantial legal challenges.
Study: Majority of Bankers Dissatisfied With Core Providers, But Few Plan To Switch 02/19/2025 06:35 pm WASHINGTON — A new study reveals that just over half (53%) of bankers are “extremely” or “somewhat” satisfied with their core platform providers. However, despite the low satisfaction, only one in five expect to switch providers.
Mortgage Applications Decrease In Latest MBA Weekly Survey 02/19/2025 06:43 pm WASHINGTON—Mortgage applications decreased 6.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 14, 2025.
Bipartisan Senate Companion To House-Passed Credit Union Board Modernization Act Introduced 02/20/2025 07:50 am WASHINGTON—Following House passage of the Credit Union Board Modernization Act, a bipartisan Senate companion has been introduced by Sens. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), America’s Credit Unions reported.
Former FHFA Director Mark Calabria Begins Work At OMB 02/19/2025 07:55 pm WASHINGTON—Former Federal Housing Administration Director Mark Calabria started Wednesday at the Office of Management and Budget, according to a report from Washington journalist Andrew Ackerman.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell Will Not Run For Reelection In 2026 02/20/2025 02:04 pm WASHINGTON—Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Thursday that he will not run for re-election in 2026.
Trellance Restructures, Becomes Trellance Cooperative Holdings 02/26/2025 02:26 pm TAMPA, Fla.— Trellance has restructured, the company reported.
Trump Administration’s New Directive: A Sign Of Major Staff Cuts At NCUA? 02/26/2025 06:53 pm WASHINGTON — Will a Trump Administration directive issued Wednesday lead to large-scale reductions in staff at NCUA?