Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- 3 Reasons CUNA Mutual Joined the FinHealth Fund (and Why Your CU Should, Too)
March 15, 2022The FinHealth Fund aims to transform lives by helping people improve their financial health.
- Webinar: Building Opportunity with Construction and Renovation Lending
March 15, 2022Take advantage of the resources you need to help your members succeed You’re invited to participate in this CU-exclusive webinar on April 6 that's designed to keep you fully informed of current mortgage lending practices so you’re better prepared to help your members achieve homeownership.
- Fraudsters Change Tactics in Zelle / P2P Fraud Scam
March 15, 2022The Zelle / P2P fraud scam is widespread and has been making local and national news as the social engineering tactics used by fraudsters in this scam continue to evolve.
- Credit Unions Fueling Growth with 106% Jump in Subordinated Debt YOY
March 14, 2022Credit unions stockpiled an additional $379.05 million in subordinated debt in the fourth quarter of 2021. Total outstanding uninsured secondary capital levels for U.S. credit unions stood at $947.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, up 66.7% from $568.5 million in the linked quarter and 106.3% from $459.2 million in the year-ago period. Increasing interest among credit unions as they look to grow, recent regulatory rule changes that expand the number of institutions able to access secondary capital and a government stimulus program are setting 2022 up to be a record year for credit union subordinated debt levels, market participants said.
- Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers
March 14, 2022Check out this article from Callahan and Associates titled, “Langley Members Help Other Homebuyers.” The credit union talks about how a new program for first-time mortgage applicants intends to substantially reduce burdens around closing costs. You can access that here.
- NCUA Board to Vote March 17 on Strategic, Annual Performance Plans
March 14, 2022 - Virginia Credit Union Talks 'Business Intelligence'
March 14, 2022In “6 Credit Unions Dish On Data Dashboards And Enterprise Collaboration (Part 1),” Callahan talks with Virginia Credit Union about how making the most of business intelligence involves building bridges between departments.
- NCUA Plans Overdraft Scrutiny with a Close Eye on Financial Inclusion
March 14, 2022Regulators at the National Credit Union Administration are taking a deeper look at overdraft programs for 2022 as part of a mission of combating financial exclusion.
- Filene Launches 2nd Annual Industry-Wide DEI Survey
March 11, 2022Research shows that individual DEI practices do not matter on their own when it comes to organizational performance. What matters most are bundles of connected practices. A second year of industry data will show how credit unions are trending in their DEI efforts. This week, Filene announced the launch of the second annual industry-wide DEI Practices and Policies Survey asking organizations to complete a 10-minute survey to examine the presence, reach and value-creating effects of DEI practices and policies at credit unions.
- Webinar: Vendor Due Diligence
March 11, 2022Third-party vendors play an important role as you strive to become more competitive and expand member services. Managing risks associated with these relationships is a critical aspect of maintaining a successful operation. Join CUNA Mutual Group's expert risk management panelists and hundreds of your credit union peers during this live webinar session as they share insights, perspectives, and mitigation tips related to vendor due diligence.