Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant: Apply for Grants to Support Your CU's Financial Education Initiatives
August 29, 2023Through the generosity of Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, Virginia's credit unions can apply for grants that will fund financial education projects or programs to empower members to reach financial goals and establish a better quality of life. Up to $50,000 annually will be allocated to each of the state’s Foundations.
- Today: Vote Opens on Transformation to America’s Credit Unions
August 28, 2023Today, members of CUNA and NAFCU will receive ballots to vote on the proposed merger of the two associations to form America’s Credit Unions. The vote will remain open for 60 days.
- NCUA’s Harper Discuss Economic Outlook, the Need for Vendor Authority at NASCUS’s S3
August 28, 2023National Credit Union Administration Chairman Todd M. Harper spoke before the audience at NASCUS’s State System Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, yesterday afternoon. During his remarks, Chairman Harper discussed the economic and interest rate environment and their outlook, the importance of cybersecurity, the NCUA’s need for vendor authority and the agency’s other legislative priorities, and the promise and perils of artificial intelligence and real-time payment systems.
- Langley Federal Credit Union Donates $25,000 to American Red Cross to Support Hawaii and Hilary Disaster Relief Efforts
August 28, 2023Langley Federal Credit Union is donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross supporting relief efforts for recent disasters across multiple western states including the Hawaii wildfires and the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary.
- Virginia-Based CUs Make American Banker’s 'Top CUs to Work For'
August 28, 2023Honorees on this year's list from American Banker of the Best Credit Unions to Work For are developing programs that meet the needs of current employees and entice new generations of talent to join. Several CUs in the Commonwealth made the list!
- Dues Details for America’s Credit Unions Sent to CUs
August 25, 2023Gary Grinnell and Lisa Ginter, chairs of the NAFCU and CUNA Boards of Directors, respectively, sent members of CUNA and NAFCU an update on the proposed membership dues structure, should the merger to America’s Credit Unions be approved. They stressed “that creating a clear, effective dues structure is a top priority.”
- Katie Bailey Joins League as Director of Membership and Business Development
August 25, 2023The Virginia Credit Union League is pleased to announce that Katie Bailey has joined the organization as the Director of Membership and Business Development.
- Regulatory Compliance Weekly Roundup: Aug. 25, 2023
August 25, 2023Happy Friday, everyone! Time for a quick recap of some recent happenings in the regulatory compliance world!
- League Legislative Receptions in Roanoke, Richmond Draw Dozens of Lawmakers, 100 CU Champions
August 25, 2023Your League’s legislative receptions this week in Roanoke and Richmond drew more than 100 credit union supporters and two dozen lawmakers and political candidates.
- Comments on Operating Fee Methodology, Robocalls Due in September
August 24, 2023Comments are due in late August and September for several proposals and requests for information of interest to credit unions.