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- Tidewater Chapter Hosting Annual Meeting on Feb. 9
January 13, 2023Mike Burke, Senior Robbery and Crisis Management Consultant from Shazam, will be the featured guest speaker at the Tidewater Chapter’s Feb. 9 Annual Meeting. The Chapter will also elect its Governing Board for 2023-2025.
- Tidewater Chapter Accepting Applications for Leigh Ann Graham Scholarship; Deadline April 19
January 13, 2023The Tidewater Chapter is accepting submissions for its 2023 Leigh Ann Graham Scholarship (formerly the Jack E. O’Connor Scholarship). The Scholarship provides support for deserving high school seniors and continuing college students who are members of Tidewater Chapter credit unions. Applications must be postmarked by April 19, 2023, to be eligible for consideration.
- The 2023 Risk Landscape
January 12, 2023Amanda Parkhill, deputy director at NCUA’s office of examination and insurance, explained how the threat of a recession and continued economic challenges will affect key risk factors in early 2023 during CUNA’s 2022 Supervisory Committee and Internal Audit Conference in Las Vegas.
- CUNA Meets with Congressional Leaders Over CDFI Application Concerns
January 12, 2023CUNA and other organizations met with House Financial Services and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs leadership staff Tuesday to discuss proposed changes to the Community Financial Development Institution (CDFI) Fund certification application.
- Get Recognized for Your Good Works in Community Involvement, Financial Education and Member Service
January 12, 2023Your League and CUNA want to recognize and honor your good work in serving your members, bettering your community, and arming individuals with the knowledge they need to successfully manage their finances.
- Biden Has a Plan B for Student Debt Relief
January 11, 2023The Biden administration is pushing forward with another approach to tackling the student debt crisis while its main initiative, a plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans per borrower, remains mired in legal limbo.
- League Congratulates Newly Elected General Assembly Members
January 11, 2023The General Assembly convenes today, with winners of yesterday’s special elections making the trek to Richmond to be sworn in. “We congratulate the winners of each of these special elections and salute them for their willingness to represent their constituents and serve the Commonwealth,” said League President/CEO Carrie Hunt. “We look forward to working with each new member to educate them about credit unions and our legislative priorities.”
- CUNA Mutual Group Webinar Set for Jan. 18: Emerging Risks
January 11, 2023Keeping ahead of the ever-changing risks that are impacting credit unions requires keen awareness, effective preparation, and loss control scrutiny. While each credit union has its own unique risk footprint, this Jan. 18 session will introduce risks that should be on your radar.
- NAFCU Compliance Blog: Are Rates Required to Be Posted on Credit Union Websites?
January 11, 2023Are credit unions required to post rates to their websites? While there are no requirements to do so, credit unions should note that there are rules in section 707.8 regarding advertising that would likely apply if the credit union does post rates online. The commentary advises on permissible rates...
- Sign Up Now to Receive NCUA’s New Financial Literacy, Outreach Newsletter
January 11, 2023The National Credit Union Administration invites credit unions, educators, and others to sign up for its new email newsletter on financial literacy.