Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- NCUA Hosts 2nd Call Report Changes Webinar Tomorrow
March 7, 2022NCUA will host a second presentation of its webinar on Call Report changes tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8, beginning at 2 p.m. Learn more
- Fed Releases Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions
March 7, 2022Fed releases latest Beige Book publication, offering summary of commentary on current economic conditions. Learn more
- FTC Hosts Virtual Events to Celebrate National Consumer Protection Week 2022
March 7, 2022National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2022 is this week, and the Federal Trade Commission invites you to join them for some of their virtual events. Learn more
- Credit Union House Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Elects New Board
March 7, 2022In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, the Credit Union House Board of Directors held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to kick off their Annual Meeting on February 27. Credit Union House holds its annual meeting in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) each year.
- Getting Real About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
March 7, 2022The murder of George Floyd in 2020 led to tough conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across society. A group of thought leaders discussed the credit union movement’s DEI efforts during a breakout session Monday at the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
- White House Must Go Further on New Pandemic Response, Say Former Biden Advisers, Other Expertsperts
March 7, 2022A team of former Biden COVID advisers and dozens of other outside experts on Monday released more than 250 discrete recommendations in a new report, arguing that the White House must take additional steps to combat the virus and reduce the risk of other infectious diseases, with the goal of avoiding the societal disruptions that have characterized the past two years.
- Registration Opens for 2022 Inclusiv Annual Conference
March 7, 2022Come early, stay late! Join us for the 2022 Inclusiv Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel on May 2-4. Conference registration is now open! We have also released the schedule!
- NCUA Releases 2021 Fourth Quarter Credit Union System Performance Data
March 7, 2022According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration, total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $215.8 billion, or 11.7 percent, to $2.06 trillion over the year ending in the fourth quarter of 2021, and insured shares and deposits grew $166.8 billion, or 11.4 percent, to $1.63 trillion.
- IRS Updates FAQs on Tax Credits for Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for Leave Prior to April 1, 2021
March 5, 2022The Internal Revenue Service this week updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Tax Credits for Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for Leave Prior to April 1, 2021.
- Lenders Warned They Risk Irrelevance If They're Not Inclusive
March 4, 2022Many credit unions and banks have recognized the need for their leadership to reflect the diversity of their communities. But that’s only the first step. Even lenders that have focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in their ranks may not have fully translated that into providing access to financial services to people who might be turned away by mainstream banks.