This week a group of Senators introduced the SAFER Banking Act - a new version of the previous SAFE Banking Act. The legislation aims to improve access to financial services for cannabis businesses by creating safe harbors for financial institutions and payment processors. While marijuana is legal in many states in some form, the fact that it is still illegal at the federal level has led to some hesitancy from banks, credit unions, and payments processors to serve cannabis businesses.

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The National Credit Union Administration Board unanimously approved a final rule that amends the NCUA’s regulations regarding indirect lending, the purchase of loan participations, and the purchase, sale, and pledge of eligible obligations and notes of liquidating credit unions. “We appreciate the NCUA Board’s commitment to providing regulatory clarity and fostering opportunities for credit unions by allowing them to leverage partnerships and marketplace innovation,” said Virginia Credit Union League Chief Advocacy Officer JT Blau.

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The Virginia Credit Union League is pleased to learn of the nomination of Tanya Otsuka to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) board. "The Virginia Credit Union League looks forward to working with Ms. Otsuka should she be confirmed," said League President/CEO Carrie Hunt. "We are very excited to see how she will bring her talents to the credit union industry."

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The National Credit Union Administration Board will tomorrow consider its financial innovation rule, which is designed to make fintech partnerships easier for federally insured credit unions. “We appreciate the NCUA Board’s commitment to providing regulatory clarity and addressing marketplace changes brought about by technology or evolving market opportunities,” said League President/CEO Carrie Hunt. “It’s important the industry continues to work with NCUA to identify opportunities to update regulations such as this. It’s why the League considers participation and engagement during the regulatory review process so important.”

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Your League this week wrote every member of the Virginia Congressional delegation, urging them to avoid a government shutdown and the hardships that would follow for Virginians and the Commonwealth. Note: Credit unions will find this CUNA document helpful! It outlines the implications of a government shutdown for credit unions and their members. It also includes resources that will prove useful in the event of a government shutdown.

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Your League today reached out to U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, asking that they oppose legislation from Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that would cap credit card interest rates at 18 percent.

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Yesterday the CFPB issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in loan underwriting, specifically on how to properly issue an Adverse Action Notice (AAN) when you use AI or complex credit models in your decisioning process.

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Registration is now open for the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). The annual conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., and online, March 3–7, 2024. "We hope you'll join your League and fellow Virginians in Washington next year as we engage with our Congressional delegation and regulators," said Virginia League President/CEO Carrie Hunt. "Our advocacy work will be especially critical early next year as we work toward the finish line for the 118th Congress and what promises to be a challenging and eventful 2024 presidential and federal election cycle."

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Hello everyone! As summer comes to a close tomorrow, it’s a stark reminder of how close to the end of the year we suddenly are. When the ball drops and rings in 2024, it will bring with it FinCEN's new beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule!

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A measure to provide protections for financial institutions serving cannabis-based businesses in states where it is legal is scheduled for markup in the Senate Banking Committee on Sept. 27. This measure has garnered significant bipartisan support in previous sessions of Congress, but never enough to win passage by both chambers.

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