Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- NCUA Board Approves Proposed Rule on Succession Planning
January 27, 2022The National Credit Union Administration Board held its first open meeting of 2022 through a live webcast and approved a proposed rule on succession planning.
- CFPB Identifies Consumer Reporting Companies the Public Can Hold Accountable
January 27, 2022Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual list of consumer reporting companies. The list identifies dozens of specialty reporting companies that collect and sell access to people’s data, including individuals’ finances, employment, check writing histories, or rental history records, often without their knowledge.
- 2022 Tax Season Has Started - Tips to Help You File an Accurate Return
January 27, 2022The IRS published the latest executive column, which features Ken Corbin, Commissioner, Wage and Investment Division, providing an overview of the 2022 filing season and tips to help file an accurate return.
- NCUA extends Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment deadline to Jan. 31
January 27, 2022NCUA has extended the deadline to Jan. 31 to allow federal credit unions more time to complete and submit the voluntary Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment. The original deadline was Jan. 15.
- Credit Union Representatives Visit State Lawmakers In Support of Legislation
January 27, 2022Credit union representatives from across the state visited the state Capitol Thursday in support of two measures being considered by the General Assembly. Credit unions met with key leaders, patrons and other lawmakers on two parity measures.
- House Passes Secondary Capital Bill; Updates on Other CU Legislation
January 26, 2022Credit Union advocates: Here's a quick update on our legislation.
- Contact Your State Lawmakers in Support of CU Legislation
January 26, 2022Contact Your State Lawmakers on Jan. 27! Help Us Lobby for Credit Union Measures Being Debated at the Virginia General Assembly!
- ValleyStar Announces New Executive Team Members
January 26, 2022ValleyStar Credit Union is excited to announce new members of its executive team: Kevin Laine is the new executive vice president (EVP); Angela Davis is the new chief operating officer (COO); and Becky Freemal is the new chief marketing communication officer (CMCO).
- CFPB Launches Initiative Aimed at Curbing ‘Junk Fees’ Charged by FIs; CUNA, NAFCU Join Groups in Calling it ‘Misguided Effort’
January 26, 2022The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it has launched an initiative to “save households billions of dollars a year by reducing exploitative junk fees charged by banks and financial companies.” But the announcement was quickly met by pushback from CUNA and NAFCU.
- Delivering Focused Financial Education
January 25, 2022When Virginia Credit Union in Richmond teamed up with the Financial Health Network and George Fox University to conduct a series of member surveys, it learned that its female members struggled the most with financial health and confidence. In response, the $4.8 billion credit union created Financial Success for Women, a month-long, virtual financial education series.